Meet: Jocebed

For the month of November we will discover some the many lessons that can be learned from studying the life of Jocebed.

Overview – Courageous

Jocebed was the mother of Moses.  Her story on the surface may be very familiar, but when you take a moment and imagine yourself in her shoes you see a woman that defines courage.

Pharaoh had issued a decree that all male babies were to be killed.  Having just given birth to a son Jocebed immediately went into action and hid her son for three months.  When she could no longer hide him she wove a basket, covered it with pitch and placed it among the reeds on the Nile river with Moses inside.

She had to give up her son to save Him and God in His infinite wisdom, made it possible for her to continue caring for her son when Pharaoh’s daughter found him on the river and needed a nurse maid. 

Jocebed did not let the fear of what might happen cause her to miss an opportunity that God had given her and she made full use of that opportunity.  

When Moses became older she took him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son.  Once again she had to give him up.  God used her courageous acts of saving and hiding her baby to begin His plan to rescue His people from Egypt.

Lessons from her life

1. When faced with evil, look for ways to act against it.
2. Trust God and He will give you the courage to face any situation
3. She surrendered what she treasured to the will of God

Life Application

Concentrating on God and His power will give us the courage to face the situations that seem humanly impossible.   

Remember

Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.