Exodus 2:3
But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile.
Tag: Faith Under the Greatest Pressure
The Egyptians were afraid that the growing nation of Israel would someday turn on them. The rulers decided it would be best to not allow the boys in the nation of Israel. They instructed, by law, that every "boy" born to Israel should be thrown into the Nile River. Moses parents where parents of faith. They were going to trust God no matter what. The didn't throw Moses in the river, but they did put him in the river. Technically Moses' mom was observing the King's commandment. In Hebrews 11:23 states she was willing to trust God in spite of it. They were not afraid of the Pharaoh's commandment;
Hebrews 11:23
By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict.
It says they were not afraid of the Kings edict. Their faith seemed to play out as, "God will protect my baby boy even if I put him in the Nile." That is extreme faith and trust in the promises of God. God was willing to honor their faith as He saved Moses. Our faith has to trust in the awesomeness of God. He is strong and mighty. He can and does put things together for us. Even in face of extreme odds and struggles.
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