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 was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months when he was born. They saw that God had given them an unusual child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s command. New Living Translation).

Here is yet another facet of faith – it shows bravery.

In verses 23-28 ‘…faith is portrayed as a force sustaining God’s people in times of opposition and affliction, enabling them to overcome fear and temptation and to fulfil his purpose for them…Faith in God is incompatible with fear of hostile forces.’ David Peterson: ‘New Bible Commentary’, p.1348.

Moses’ parents were living in dangerous times. When they recognised that God had a special purpose for their boy, they did what they could to protect him, even though a dark, ominous threatening cloud hung over them, and all the people of God.

‘The account is given in Exodus 2:1-10. Moses’ parents were named Amram and Jochebed (Ex.6:20). Though godly faith cannot pass on their faith as they do family traits, they can certainly create an atmosphere of faith at home and be examples to their children. A home should be the first school of faith for a child.’ Warren W. Wiersbe: ‘New Testament Commentary’, p.836.

PRAYER: Almighty God, I pray today for all my brothers and sisters around the world who live under threat because of their faithfulness to you. Give them, I pray, ever-increasing courageous faith. I also pray for myself. I am ashamed to say that I see so much cowardice in my soul. Lord make me brave in faith. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.