Facing Death: Moses' Parents Hall of Faith

   “Pray, and let God worry” (Martin Luther).

   An interesting group of people in the Hall of Faith is Moses’ parents. We all knew what Moses grew up to do but without Moses’ parents he would not have existed to be the deliverer. Moses’ parents risked the wrath of Pharaoh. They could have been killed because they hid a baby boy, which was a direct order against the king. They hid him for three months and then Moses’ mother did something every mother fears. She let her child go. She made a basket, put her child in the basket, and put the basket in the river.

   Moses’ parents faced many challenges at this time. They had to work as slaves, take care of their children, hide their youngest child from the guards, and all the while they faced the fear of death. Could you imagine facing all of that? Then you also had to give up your child! Through it all they trusted in God.

   We may not face death today but we do face a lot of stress. We also have to give up different people, places, and things. When we give up those things we need to remember that God opens and closes doors for a reason. If Moses’ parents had not let Moses go in faith then he would never have become the deliverer of the Israelites. When we face pressure and lose things we must remember that God is always by our side.

   So, would you have the kind of faith Moses’ parents had when facing pressure? What will you do when you face challenges? Do you believe that God has a plan for your life?

   James 1:12, Romans 12:12, Romans 5:3
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