Exodus 1 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read Exodus 1.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/exo/1/1/s_51001

Meditate on verse 17.

 

But the midwives feared God, and

did not do as the king of Egypt

 had commanded them, but let the boys live.

 

Genesis ends with the death of Joseph (Genesis 50:26).  Exodus begins by remembering Joseph’s death and fast-forwarding 400 years to the continuation of Israel’s story, one of enslavement to the Egyptians.  Despite affliction and abuse, the Israelites multiplied, and the Egyptians dreaded them.  In order to stop their population increase, the king of Egypt ordered Hebrew baby boys be put to death as they were being born.  These horrific orders were given to two midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, who feared God more than they feared Pharaoh—they refused to kill the babies.

 

With whom do you identify from this chapter?  Are you like the Egyptians in opposition to God’s work, or are you a Godly and courageous Shiphrah and Puah, willing to defy orders that are contrary to God’s Word?

 

As you desire to see God establish your family in His righteousness and holiness, be willing to obey His Word and walk in His ways.

 

Pray Exodus 1:17 and 20-21 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 

“LORD, help __________ and me to fear only You

and not the commands of men who oppose You.

Help us do things that help others live!


Be good to us, God; multiply us and make us mighty.

 Establish our family because we fear You.


In Your name, Jesus~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell