“About this time, a man and woman from the tribe of Levi got married. 2 The woman became pregnant and gave birth to a son . . .” “when she could no longer hide him, she got a basket made of papyrus reeds and waterproofed it with tar and pitch. She put the baby in the basket and laid it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile River . . . ” “ Soon Pharaoh’s daughter came down to bathe in the river, and her attendants walked along the riverbank. When the princess saw the basket among the reeds, she sent her maid to get it for her. When the princess opened it, she saw the baby. The little boy was crying, and she felt sorry for him . . . .” “ Then the baby’s sister approached the princess. “Should I go and find one of the Hebrew women to nurse the baby for you?” she asked. 8 “Yes, do! . . . ” So the girl went and called the baby’s mother. 9 “Take this baby and nurse him for me, the princess told the baby’s mother . . .” “when the boy was older, his mother brought him back to Pharaoh’s daughter, who adopted him as her own son. The princess named him Moses . . . “I lifted him out of the water.”” Exodus 2:1-10 selected NLT
God of Abraham, Isaac and Moses,
So Moses got to be with his mother. Some scholars say until he was on solid food, some say till he was much older. You, Lord God used circumstances and inspired his sister to ensure Moses was where he should be. And he had a future against all odds, because Your hand was upon Him.
We cannot always see Your hand upon our lives – sometimes till much later and sometimes we can never understand this side of heaven. Nothing could stop Moses from having the love of his parents. Not the midwives who should have killed him. Not Pharaoh’s daughter who should have had him killed. Not Pharaoh who must have spotted hat he had the traits of an Israelites and not an Egyptian?
Thank You that we have been taken from death and given life (Romans 6:23) We too have a sibling, a brother, Jesus, who watched over us till we were ready to be lifted from drowning in sin. We have a parent who will not give up on us. And You give our life of purpose and meaning. Maybe not lead a nation to freedom but maybe one person at a time. Help us Lord to be brave, to be kind, to be proactive.
In Jesus name we pray, Aman.
Worship Sunday 2nd February 2025
I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in deepest sin
My hand will save.
I who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?
Here I am Lord. Is it I Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have borne my people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them.
They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my word to them,
Whom shall I send?
I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them.
My hand will save.
Finest bread I will provide
Till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them.
Whom shall I send?
Lyrics: Daniel L. Schutte