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Hebrews 11:23, “By faith Moses was hidden by his parents for
three months after his birth, because they saw that the child was beautiful,
and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.”
Belief
All newborn babies are completely helpless. Just holding a
newborn for the first time can be a daunting experience. We have experienced
stories of people who have overcome terrible circumstances to survive those
early months. And we have heard the heartbreaking stories of babies who had
every medical assistance possible and could not survive.
Moses’ parents also faced a hostile edict set on murder. Yet
they managed to hide him for three months. It’s difficult to imagine how. Even
when a newborn has a quiet personality there is no mistaking or ignoring his
cry when he so chooses.
These parents chose the danger of crocodiles over the danger
of the edict.
Their actions could mean death. By their own decisions—what if they were wrong? We struggle
day by day with our own faith steps, but usually for ourselves only, not life
and death situations for our loved ones. Or do we?
Acts 7:20, says the parents saw that he was lovely in the
sight of God. Not just a beautiful baby boy, but lovely in God’s sight. And so they had the courage to trust.
Any parent can’t help but wonder how often they trusted wholly in the Lord for
their children, or tried to fix things in their own strength out of fear for
the ‘king’s edict.’
Moses’ parents chose faith in God’s provision. Love and
trust over malice and fear.
Only when we as parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles,
friends and teachers, recognize and lift our children up into God’s promises
can we give them a life that is eternal. Then they grow up in His provision and
protection. And we can marvel at their beauty too.
Your thoughts,
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