Take Action

In yesterday’s blog we learned about the midwives who took a stand in the face of evil and defied the orders of the king by not doing as he commanded. Today we continue our story with Jochebed, the mother of Moses, who took action against that same decree.

Jochebed had just given birth to her third child, a son. Imagine looking into the face of an innocent, beautiful gift from God and hearing the words of a tyrant saying, “throw all baby boys in the Nile river.” What kind of a monster could do such a thing?

She knew that the decree was wrong and there was little she could do to change Pharoah’s new law. Her only alternative was to hide the child and that’s what she did for three months. What a challenge that must have been to hide a newborn baby, but Jochebed did everything she could to save the life of her child and to take action against the evil around her.

Like Jochebed, do you sometimes feel surrounded by evil and frustrated by how little you can do about it? Her story is an example of using the courage that God gives us to take action in anyway possible and to trust God in this war against evil. As the saying goes, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

Sometimes is just takes one person who is willing to take action that will lead others to do the same. Perhaps God is calling you to use your voice, your time or your abilities to stand up and take action against the injustices around you. You may be surprised at how many others feel the same conviction and are ready to join in the fight against the evils of this world.

Be Intentional about taking action against the plans of the enemy.

Praises & Prayers

Father, thank you for the example of Jochebed’s courageous acts against the evil that surrounded her. Help us to take action and stand for the things of God in our own circumstances. Give us the courage to be bold and trust in Your leading. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Messages from His Word

Ephesians 6:12-13

Our fight is not against people on earth. We are fighting against the rulers and authorities and the powers of this world’s darkness. We are fighting against the spiritual powers of evil in the heavenly places.  That is why you need to get God’s full armor. Then on the day of evil, you will be able to stand strong. And when you have finished the whole fight, you will still be standing.