By faith Moses, when he was born was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king's commandment. Hebrews 11:23
Olah from Puerto Rico! What a beautiful place which the Lord made. I see a deep blue Carribean ocean, palm trees, a rain forest, exquisit flowers; it's a breathtaking view from the 6th floor of our hotel. This is one business trip I don't mind sitting through meetings so I can enjoy the scenery. Tonight we take a boat ride to an island and have a festive dinner (dress and tie). I ate coconut rice, sweet potato biscuit, and spiced chicken. It's a gorgious sight so breathtaking for this country gal from Arkansas to take in.
Sorry I was late for the posting, but I'm sure you will understand.(I'm thankful that internet reaches around the world and so does the love of Jesus.)
LET IT GLOW
I know a young woman who had a premature baby girl, weighing only 4 pounds. It was a long process, but with the help of the Lord and medical staff experienced in caring for this type of special needs baby, she lived. She was so tiny, that you could see through her hands and arms. What a sweet little bundle of joy she was. That was seven years ago and she is the cute little girl, doing everything a seven year old does. We marvel at this blessing the Lord has given to her mother. I think Moses' mother must have felt the same way. Let's take a peek into their home.
These wonderfully dedicated people (Moses' Parents) have a testimony that still lives and speaks to us today. They lived in a very cruel time, but their active faith literally changed history. Exodus 1:6 tells us that the Israelites were fruitful and multiplied greatly and became exceedingly numerous. They grew from 70 to approximately 2 million. Then a new king, who didn't know Joseph, came on the block, probably Tuthmosis I. (Jim Henry, pastor of FBC, Orlando, Florida)
E.T.Sullivan, quoted in The Marriage Affair, said:When God wants a great work done in the world or a great wrong righted, he goes about it in a very unusual way. He doesn't stir up His earthquakes or send for thunderbolts. Instead, He has a helpless baby born, perhaps in a simple home and of obscure parents. And then God puts the idea into a mother or father's heart and they put it into the baby's mind. And then God waits. The greatest forces in the world are not the earthquakes and the thunderbolts. The greatest forces in the world are young children.
May I add, "Then these children, influenced by parents to serve and worship Jehovah God, grow up to do just that."
Parents and grandparents have the weight of responsibility on their shoulders, a task that is tremendous as they teach and direct a child.
In 2007, the Barna Research Group released the results of a recent survey in which they discovered that more likely than not, it is the mothers who are fortifying the family with faith, and not the fathers. It said, "Mothers inhabit many roles inside and outside the family. Within the household, they are often counted on to be the emotional compass, organizer, multitasking manager of the familly, and spiritual energizer. Women who are raising children are among the most faith-minded and spiritually active segments of the American population. Three-quarters of moms identify "family" to be their highest priority. The majority of mothers agree that faith is very important in their life. Fathers also tend to list family as their top priority in life, but less likely to equally attribute importance to faith."
The president of this group said,"Whether they are a parent or not, women in America have high levels of spiritual sensitivity and engagement." (Brad Whitt)
Exodus 6:20 tells us Moses' father was Amram and his mother was Jochebed. Exodus 2:1 tells us they were both of the family of Levi, which were priests in the Israelite family. I wonder if that was why God chose this family to nurture the future deliverer, He saw their faith. Just an idea. At any rate, Moses' parents were listed in the Hall of Faith or Hall of Fame.
Is my faith alert to God's will, when it requires something I don't want to do? Or when it requires seperatioon from family?
LET IT GROW
Moses' parents were not afraid of the king's edict, law, nor the conquences of disobeying it.
It was a genuine test. Pharoah was convinced that the Hebresws' strength in numbers lead would lead to the fall of Egypt. Thus, he initated a program of persecution. One edict followed another and finallly Pharoah decreed that the Hebrew sons be cast into the Nile and drowned at birth. But within the tribe of Levi was a family that believed they had to supercede these orders. By faith they placed their infant son, Moses, into hiding. Their belief that God had a special plan for Moses was rewarded by his escapte from death.He not only escaped, but a significant future was in store for him (Ex. 2:10-3:10). (Swindoll)
At the time of his birth, Pharoah had published an edict ordering every male child to be cast into the river; but instead of oveying this order, Moses was hid three months by his parents.. A act of his mother was done, no doubt, with knowledge, advice, and consent of his faither (Acts 7:20).
They believed that God would deliver the people of Israel and He would also deliver their son.They perceived something remarkable in him, which to them was a token that he would be the deliverer of God's people, therefore they hid him. (John Gill)
As it turned out, the Pharoah's daughter found the Hebrew baby and adopted him as her own son. How strong is my faith? Am I willing to follow God's plan even when it requires death? John the Baptist was, along with Mopses' parents.
Spurgeon said,"Moses became a man of noble rank, high education, and pure character, saved by faith alone."
Someone once said,"We don't know what God can do with a man who is totally surrendered to God."
Do I have contagious faith that others see in action and want to follow?
LET IT GO
Watch for God's plan to unfold in the life of a child as they grow up. Pray for their faith to not fail, but they follow God.
Don't be afraid to obey God's leading, even if it means death.
Offer my life as a sacrifice to the Lord Jesus.
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