Saturday, December 2, 2017

day no. 14,285: fear and love

Exodus 1:17, 20-21
But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live... God dealt well with the midwives. And the people multiplied and grew very strong. 21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families.

Midwives for the win! The midwives acted differently than Egypt. Egypt's self-interest and fear of the future led them to ruthlessly abuse people who had done nothing to them. The midwives' selflessness and fear of God led them to mercifully rescue people who owed them nothing. And God blessed the midwives and gave to them children of their own. Because they were faithful with the children of others, God provided them children of their own. Those who fear God and love people are seen by God. He notices.

1 comment:

  1. I love the example of the midwives that one can be faithful and courageous in any area of life, in any vocation. They didn't have to be warriors to deal a blow to Pharaoh. And I love that their reward was children!

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