How can we trust God's timing as seen in Exodus 2:7? Setting the Scene • Pharaoh’s edict to drown Hebrew baby boys (Exodus 1:22) seemed final. • Moses’ mother hid him three months, then placed him in a basket on the Nile (Exodus 2:3). • Pharaoh’s daughter “came down to bathe at the Nile” precisely when the basket floated by (Exodus 2:5). • At that very instant, “his sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him” (Exodus 2:4). • Exodus 2:7 captures the pivotal moment: “Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, ‘Shall I go and call you a nursing mother from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?’ ”. God’s Perfect Timing on Display • Miriam speaks exactly when Pharaoh’s daughter’s heart is tender—no sooner, no later. • The proposal safeguards Moses’ life and reunites him with his own mother for nursing and early training (Exodus 2:8-9). • Each detail aligns with God’s covenant promise to preserve Israel (Genesis 15:13-14). Why We Can Trust God’s Timing 1. He controls the clock – “My times are in Your hands” (Psalm 31:15). – The literal events in Exodus show His direct governance over human schedules. 2. He aligns His purposes with our moments – Romans 8:28 affirms He works “all things together for good.” – Miriam’s quick question launches Moses toward his destiny as Israel’s deliverer. 3. He never runs late – “At the right time I, the LORD, will make it happen” (Isaiah 60:22). – Pharaoh’s daughter arrived at the river in the “right time” slot God ordained. 4. He often works through ordinary actions – A sister watching, a princess bathing—simple activities woven into a divine rescue. 5. He confirms His faithfulness through repeated patterns – Joseph’s rise in Egypt (Genesis 50:20). – Christ’s advent “when the fullness of time had come” (Galatians 4:4). – Each mirrors Exodus 2:7: God positions people precisely. Lessons for Daily Trust • Stay available like Miriam—present and attentive to God-given openings. • Speak when prompted; silence or haste can miss the moment. • Remember past deliverances; today’s uncertainty sits within the same faithful timeline. • Rest in the literal truth that God’s timing is not abstract; it is specific, personal, and flawless. Putting It into Practice • Review moments when God’s timing proved perfect in your life; note the parallels to Exodus 2:7. • Meditate on Ecclesiastes 3:1—“For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” • When waiting grows hard, read Exodus 2 aloud; let the precise sequence bolster confidence that God still orchestrates details with the same accuracy today. |
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