Models of Faith: Women of Virtue + ImpactSample

Day 4: Pharaoh’s Daughter (African Woman—Egyptian Royalty)

Scripture: Exodus 2:5-10; Acts 7:21

Exodus 2:5-10: “5 Now the daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river, while her young women walked beside the river. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her servant woman, and she took it. 6 When she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the baby was crying. She took pity on him and said, “This is one of the Hebrews' children.” 7 Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” 8 And Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Go.” So the girl went and called the child’s mother. 9 And Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him. 10 When the child grew older, she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. She named him Moses, “Because,” she said, “I drew him out of the water.”

Acts 7:21:”21 And when he was exposed, Pharaoh’s daughter adopted him and brought him up as her own son.”

Affirmation: "I will show compassion and kindness to those in need."

Characteristic: Compassionate Compassion

Reflection: Pharaoh’s daughter, an African woman of Egyptian royalty, showed remarkable compassion by rescuing baby Moses and raising him despite his Hebrew heritage. Her mercy changed history and fulfilled God's plan.

Call to Action: Look for opportunities to extend compassion to someone in need today, regardless of their background or situation.