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SAA Notes
Much is sometimes made of the lies of the mid-wives to Pharaoh. Whatever we think of their actions, God commends these women for fearing Him and so saving lives. Moses birth and life up to 40 years of age are given briefly and succinctly.
SJA Notes
* Father God in Heaven, thank You for this day. May we know You better from Your word to us today.
“She put the child in it and placed it among the reeds by the river bank.”
At this point the mother of Moses put into human agency and action her trust in God.
Perhaps there was knowledge of the schedule Pharaoh’s daughter had for bathing.
However, there were no certainty in what would happen from a human perspective.
This was an act of faith, even as her heart was no-doubt broken at the loss of her son.
This is a good reminder of faithful witness to God’s sovereignty.
We can be encouraged to plan what we can as we submit under God’s mighty will, trusting in Him to bring about His plans. HIS plans.
* Father God,
Please align our plans, our thoughts and words and deeds, to You and Your word, Your will for us Your people.
Where our plans differ, please in Your mercy align us to You.
Please help us be a faithful people, reflecting Your faithfulness to those around us, just as the mother of Moses did.
Amen.