How can we trust God with our children's futures like Moses' mother did? The desperate moment: Exodus 2:3 “But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him, coated it with tar and pitch, placed the child in it, and set it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile.” What trust looked like in Jochebed’s hands • She faced impossible odds yet refused despair. • She exercised careful wisdom—crafting a watertight basket, choosing a sheltered spot. • She released her son, literally letting him drift beyond her reach. • She stationed Miriam nearby, expecting God to move. • She trusted that the God who gives life also safeguards destiny. Why her trust was reasonable • God had already promised, “I will bring you out” (Exodus 6:6). His covenant with Abraham guaranteed a future for Israel, and her baby was part of that future. • Psalm 121:4 assures, “He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” • His track record: Noah’s ark, Joseph’s rise, and now a tiny ark in the reeds—all prove divine oversight. How we can imitate her trust today 1. Recognize children as gifts: “Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD” (Psalm 127:3). 2. Prepare wisely—teach, train, and protect while it is “still day” (Proverbs 22:6). 3. Release them to God’s plan; hover less, pray more. 4. Expect God to arrange “divine appointments” just as Pharaoh’s daughter happened upon the basket. 5. Celebrate each rescue, big or small, as evidence of His sovereignty. Anchoring trust in God’s character and promises • Isaiah 49:15–16—He never forgets a child; their names are engraved on His palms. • Jeremiah 29:11—He knows the plans He has for them, plans for hope and a future. • Matthew 6:33—When we seek His kingdom first, our families’ needs are added. • Philippians 4:6–7—Anxiety is traded for peace when petitions are laid before Him. • 1 Peter 5:7—We cast every parenting care on Him because He cares for us. Practical daily habits that cultivate trust • Begin and end each day committing your children to God out loud. • Keep a journal of “basket moments”—times you released control and saw God act. • Memorize promises together as a family; let Scripture be the tar and pitch that seals the basket. • Surround your children with faith-filled mentors, modern “Miriams” who stand watch. • Speak expectancy: replace “What if?” with “Even if, God will…” Jochebed’s story invites every parent to craft a sturdy basket of faith, place it in God’s river of providence, and watch the current of His purpose carry their children exactly where they need to be. |
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