Day 3: Courage Reflected: Moses’ Sister
Welcome: When we are courageous, it can be easy to forget that even the little ones are watching and long to practice the same courage in their lives. Today we see how the courage of the Hebrew midwives and Moses’ mother is reflected in one of the Israelite children.
Background: Pharaoh started slaughtering Hebrew baby boys, but the Hebrew midwives boldly defied the edict leading Moses’ mother to courageously hide her baby boy from the Egyptians.
Read: Exodus 2:1-10
Highlight: “Shall I go and call you a nurse from the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?”
You? Moses’ young sister imitated the courage of the midwives and her mother by demonstrating extreme courage to keep her brother safe. Though she was just a child, she showed wisdom and courage beyond her years. You never know who is watching your life and who longs to imitate you and your courage. What opportunities can you look for to show courage, then rejoice when you see the same courage displayed in those of the next generation?
Pray: God, I love the courage displayed by the women of Israel in fear of you. You are so worthy of our honor and worship. Please help me to be aware of those around me who are watching me and who long to be courageous themselves. Please lead me as I lead them.