The Thread: Part IISample

Moses: A Deliverer Delivered in a Basket

Moses was born in the middle of a chaotic season for the Hebrews. Fear and anxiety were indeed the emotions of the day. Look at Moses' mother, Jochebed, and sister, Miriam. Their actions tell a unique story for the day.

Instead of surrendering her precious baby to be murdered, Moses's mother hid him for as long as possible. When they could no longer hide him, Moses' mother and sister placed him in a basket and released him to God by putting him in the river. The boldness of Miriam is impressive! After watching Pharaoh's daughter pick Moses up, Miriam offered to find a wet nurse (his mother)!

Jochebed received her son back as from the dead at that moment. Moses would have been taken away and killed if she had attempted to keep him. Instead, she surrendered him to the Lord, received him back, and cared for him until he was two years old. You can never know the outcome of your trusting obedience, and that's okay! Your job is to trust God, and it's his job to accomplish his plan. Little did Jochebed know she was raising her son to deliver her people from the hand of Pharaoh. Letting go of her son didn't make earthly sense, but she trusted God anyway, and you know the rest of the story.

Question: Where might you need to "let go" and trust God?

Prayer: Trust is faith in action. Ask God for the courage to "do it afraid" and not wait until you feel confident. Step into the confidence God is ready to provide.