Chosen by God - Moses - Treasures of Faith - Week 8 Day 1

Faith Principle #8 Biblical Faith Gives Us the Strength and Ability We Need

TODAY'S TREASURE

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king's edict. By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the Destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them. By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned.

Hebrews 11:23-29 (ESV) (also see Exodus 1-15)

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Chosen by God - Moses

Chuck and Sharon Betters

Faith Principle #8 Biblical Faith Gives Us The Strength And Ability We Need

Today’s Treasure

By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw that the child was beautiful, and they were not afraid of the king's edict.  By faith Moses, when he was grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter,  choosing rather to be mistreated with the people of God than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.  He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not being afraid of the anger of the king, for he endured as seeing him who is invisible.  By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the Destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them. By faith the people crossed the Red Sea as on dry land, but the Egyptians, when they attempted to do the same, were drowned.

Hebrews 11:23-29 (ESV) (also see Exodus 1-15)

Dear Friends,

In this passage, we see three examples of biblical faith: the faith of Moses’ parents, Amram and Jochebed, the faith of Moses, and the faith of the people of Israel. A short devotional does not allow us to dig deep into each of these stories – to our loss. I encourage you to cross reference this New Testament passage with the Old Testament accounts. They are rich with powerful examples of God’s glory and care for His people.

We see redemption on every page. Once more, the Lord places His hand on a human being, even before birth, and sets him on a pathway filled with danger, sacrifice, frustration, growing intimacy with God, and leadership lessons. We see a redeemer of sorts in Moses, a precursor of our coming Savior. And we leave with questions. In particular, how did Moses consider the “reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward”? How did he know about Christ?

From the moment he was born, Moses’ life bore the marks of divine intervention. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the faith of His parents, Amram and Jochebed, who lived under the cruel reign of Pharaoh, and made a costly decision: to protect their son in defiance of the king’s command that all baby boys be murdered as a means to decrease the growth of the Hebrew nation. By faith, they hid him, not because they knew how the story would end, but because they believed God was greater than the king.

Their choice to resist the death sentence over Hebrew boys was not a reckless gamble. It was a quiet, courageous act of obedience rooted in their understanding of God’s promises to their people. They trusted God had not abandoned them, even as the shadow of slavery grew darker.

This moment reveals something stunning about God’s providence. Before Moses could speak, before he ever encountered a burning bush or raised his staff to part the Red Sea, God was already orchestrating his story, setting apart this baby boy to lead a nation.

Scripture tells us Moses was “no ordinary child.” His parents saw something in him, something that made them willing to risk their lives for him. Was it physical beauty? Perhaps. But more likely, it was a spiritual discernment that Moses had a calling that would require protecting at all costs. Their trust in God compelled them to disobey Pharaoh. Their defiance wasn't rooted in arrogance, it was rooted in faith. They believed God, not Pharaoh, had the final word.

Faith, especially in the face of fear, often looks like hidden obedience, quiet decisions that may never make headlines but change the course of history. Amram and Jochebed probably didn’t see themselves as heroes. They were parents clinging to hope, doing what they believed was right in the face of evil. And through their faith, God raised up a deliverer.

You may not be hiding a child in a basket or defying a king, but your acts of obedience matter more than you know. The faithful choices you make today, loving your family well, honoring God in hard places, resisting cultural pressure, may feel small, but in God’s economy, they are eternal. Perhaps you’re weary or wondering if your obedience makes any difference. Remember Moses’ parents. They didn't see the Red Sea part. They didn’t enter the Promised Land. But their quiet faith shaped the story of redemption for generations.

What “Pharaoh’s edict” are you facing today? What fear are you called to surrender so that you can live boldly for the Lord? May you, like Moses’ parents, walk by faith and not by sight.

Treasured by Him,

Sharon

PRAYER

Father, thank You for this great chapter in Hebrews, packed with stories that take us from the garden of Eden right up to the door of heaven. Each story gives us insight into Your character, and as we will see once again in the life of Moses, the mother of all promises, You will be with us no matter where You lead. Amen

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Adapted from Treasures of Faith by Chuck and Sharon Betters with permission from P&R Publishing

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