What can we learn from Moses' parents about trusting God over earthly authority? A Spark of Faith in Dark Times “By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.” (Hebrews 11:23) Seeing What God Sees • Exodus 2:2 says Jochebed “saw that he was a beautiful child.” • The phrase points to spiritual discernment more than outward appearance—God had set this baby apart for His purposes (Acts 7:20). • Lesson: Trust begins when we look beyond visible danger to perceive divine intention. Fearless before Earthly Power • Pharaoh’s decree (Exodus 1:22) carried lethal authority, yet they were “not afraid.” • Psalm 118:8-9—“It is better to take refuge in the LORD than to trust in princes.” • Matthew 10:28—“Do not fear those who kill the body…” • Application: Respect government (Romans 13:1) but recognize when obedience to God must override human command (Acts 5:29). Faith that Acts, Not Just Feels Practical steps Moses’ parents took: – Hid him for three months—daily, deliberate risk. – Crafted a watertight basket (Exodus 2:3)—thoughtful preparation, not reckless presumption. – Positioned the basket among the reeds—strategic placement, trusting God to steer events. – Posted Miriam nearby—watchful participation in God’s unfolding plan. Lesson: True faith combines courageous trust with responsible action. God Honors Courageous Obedience • Their small home became the launching pad for Israel’s deliverer. • The very palace that had ordered Hebrew infants killed became the refuge that raised Moses. • Daniel 3 shows the same pattern: defy ungodly decrees, and God turns the furnace into a platform for His glory. Living the Lesson Today – Evaluate commands: do they conflict with God’s Word? – Fear God more than losing status, safety, or approval. – Take thoughtful, practical steps that align with biblical convictions. – Expect God to weave present risks into future redemption. Trusting God over earthly authority is not passive resistance; it is active confidence that His purposes outlast every human decree. |
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