Exodus 1:19 The midwives answered Pharaoh, “Hebrew women are not like Egyptian women; they are vigorous and give birth before the midwives arrive.”
I have always been a rule follower. I have always had faith that rules exist for a reason, even if I don’t fully understand the why. I have always tried to trust the rule makers, those in charge–that they have everyone’s best interest at heart, that the rules are important, necessary, for the whole to run smoothly.
Exodus 1:20 So God was kind to the midwives and the people increased and became even more numerous.
I have always been a rule follower, so this line of commentary gave me pause: [God] “won His victory through some courageous individuals who were willing to stand up to the power of Pharaoh and do what was right.” They did not follow the rules. They followed their hearts, God’s heart.
Exodus 1:21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.
Precious Savior, Sometimes those making the rules do not have the good of all in their hearts. Sometimes they do not love You and love others. Instead, they love themselves, power, money, fame, etc, etc. I love You, Lord. I want to love like You love, fiercely, deeply, completely. Help me, always, to do what’s right in Your eyes and not the eyes of the world. Help me to love You and love others, always. Amen.
Exodus 1:22 Then Pharaoh gave this order to all his people: “Every Hebrew boy that is born you must throw into the Nile, but let every girl live.”
Have a blessed day.