Read Exodus 1:1–2:10
When she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus
basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it
and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. His sister stood at a
distance to see what would happen to him. Exodus 2:3–4 NIV
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The rescue of baby Moses is a remarkable story
of faith and deliverance. Many babies lost their lives in this terrible purge by
Pharaoh, and yet God had a plan for one little baby boy and his family.
Jocobed
trusted God as she lowered the basket into the water and prayed for compassion
from Pharaoh's daughter. Miriam, in obedience to her mother, stood watch over
the baby and spoke wisely to the princess. The result of their faith was that
Jocobed was allowed to continue nursing her own baby, and one day Miriam would
join her brother Moses as a leader in Israel. (Exodus 2:7–10; Micah 6:4)
* * *
Lord, only You know what the
future holds for our children. We commit them to Your providential plan,
trusting that You will bring about Your will in their lives. Help us to move
confidently into the future, believing in Your love and care for our children
and grandchildren. And as we do this, please use us to bless the lives of other
families along the way.
* * *
The girl went and got the
baby's mother. Pharaoh's daughter said to her, "Take this baby and nurse him for
me, and I will pay you." So the woman took the baby and nursed him. Exodus
2:8–9 NIV
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