How can we trust God's protection in difficult circumstances like Moses' mother did? A Mother under Pharaoh’s Shadow “And the woman conceived and bore a son, and when she saw that he was beautiful, she hid him for three months.” • Pharaoh’s decree (Exodus 1:22) made every Hebrew cradle a crime scene. • Jochebed chose concealment over compliance, trusting God’s unseen shield rather than Egypt’s visible sword. • Her quiet courage launched the story of the Exodus—proof that one act of faith can redirect history. Faith That Acts, Not Merely Feels “By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict.” • Faith looked past Pharaoh to the King of kings. • Faith moved her hands—building a tiny ark, sealing it with pitch, setting it on the Nile (Exodus 2:3). • Faith relinquished control, releasing the basket where crocodiles lurked and currents ran strong. God Working While She Waited • The river that could drown became the lane to Pharaoh’s palace. • The princess who should have condemned the baby paid wages to his own mother (Exodus 2:8-9). • The boy marked for death was raised amid royal luxury and trained for future deliverance. Romans 8:28: “And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.” Anchors for Our Own Hard Circumstances When danger or uncertainty closes in, lean on these same truths: 1. God sees before we see. • Psalm 139:16—“all my days were written in Your book.” • Jochebed hid Moses, yet God already saw his burning-bush future. 2. God shields while we act. • Psalm 91:4—“He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge.” • Her obedience did not cancel danger; it placed her under divine wings. 3. God turns threats into channels. • Genesis 50:20—what was meant for evil, He uses for good. • The Nile carried other babies to death; it carried Moses to destiny. Promises to Grip in Your Own “Nile Moments” • Isaiah 43:2—“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.” • Psalm 34:7—“The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and he delivers them.” • 1 Peter 5:7—“Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.” Practical Steps to Cultivate Such Trust • Saturate your mind daily with Scripture; faith grows on God’s Word diet (Romans 10:17). • Obey in the present detail you know; God steers moving ships. • Entrust the outcome—release the basket, so to speak—reminding yourself that His plan is wiser than your grip. • Recall past deliverances; memory fuels present confidence (Psalm 77:11-12). • Surround yourself with believers who echo God’s promises when fear whispers louder. Living the Lesson Just as Jochebed’s three-month secret ended in open celebration, today’s hidden acts of obedience will one day declare God’s protection publicly. Step forward, hide in His promises, and trust the same hand that guided a tiny ark through Pharaoh’s river to guide you through today’s tide. |
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