But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live.
(Exodus 1:17)
1. God’s redemptive plan can never be
thwarted. Even though Pharaoh went to
great lengths to destroy the Israelite nation, his efforts were ultimately
futile. I’m sure those were uncertain and
scary days in which to be living, yet the chosen people witnessed the power of
their God prevail over the aggressive attacks of the enemy. So in our day, whoever is elected to power is
ultimately under the rulership of King Jesus and cannot overstep His decreed
limits.
2. The
extreme hardships that the Israelites suffered at the hand of the Egyptians
brought about a beautiful response:
crying out to the Lord. We do not
know what the months and years ahead hold for the people of God in our country
today, but whatever may come, may the church humble themselves before the Lord and
cry out to Him for courage, help, protection, and provision.
3.
These two midwives exhibited great courage in the face of overwhelming
odds. And their faith and actions played
an important role in God’s redemptive plan for His people. Sometimes I wonder how soon I will be faced
with the decision in my own day to “obey God rather than man.” This is what Shiphrah and Puah
demonstrated. God’s people today must be
ready to defend and sacrifice everything for what is precious and of value in the
sight of God.
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