She Drew Him Out-The Story Of Moses and God’s Plan For Us
What can we learn from the story of Moses? Janis looks at the book of Exodus, and reminds us that God always has a plan for us.
The Story Of Moses
We are beginning a study of Exodus at our church. I decided to read the first two chapters to be ready for the sermon the next Sunday.
As I read, recalled the story and used my study notes I realized that even though the story is familiar, God can show me new ideas thoughts and images.
For instance the papyrus basket that Miriam put the baby into was fashioned like the Ark. I could picture that.
It had a lid and it was watertight because they used tar and pitch. I had always seen pictures of a basket floating and the baby seen lying there inside open to the elements. That always had me questioning the safety of such a contraption.
I liked the image so much I painted it in my Bible. Miriam placed the basket in the reeds for further protection. Discovered by the Pharaoh’s daughter, she named him Moses because “she drew him out of the water”. The word Moses means “is born”.
God’s Plan For Moses
Lots of thoughts went through my head – the rebirth of God’s people after the flood, the rebirth of Israelites through Moses, to our rebirth in baptism through Jesus. And all of this involved water. Isn’t that fascinating?
A basket in the water with a baby onboard can mean so much.
Then the circumstances surrounding the Pharaoh’s daughter finding the baby – how Moses’ sister is nearby to suggest a woman to nurse the baby. And it turns out to be Moses’ mother. Isn’t that wonderful?
So Moses could have been a mighty, powerful Egyptian leader – was that God’s plan. NO.
Continuing on I see that because Moses was upset with an Egyptian beating an Israelite he killed him. And that led to the fleeing of Moses to the hills and becoming a shepherd taking care of Jethro’s sheep for 40 years.
The Story Of Moses and God’s Plan For the Israelites
When I think of my waiting for something and being anxious for a day, a week and even a few years – I think of how long before Moses and the people of Israel waited for God’s plan.
But chapter 2 ends on a note of hope.
Reading Exodus 2: 23-25
“The Israelites groaned in their slavery and cried out, and their cry for help because of their slavery went up to God. God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac and with Jacob. So God looked on the Israelites and was concerned about them.”
I am reminded of a lovely prayer verse I studied and painted this week from Psalm 18:6.
“In my distress I called to the Lord;
I cried to my God for help.
From his temple he heard my voice;
my cry came before him, into his ears.”
Throughout history God has shown His faithfulness.
If you are at a time in your life that you need encouragement remember that God can hear you. Cry out to Him.
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Janis Cox
In 2001, Janis gave her life to Christ. She started journalling as a way to organize her thoughts, feelings, and prayers. She is a member of two cross-Canada Christian writers’ groups, The Word Guild and Inscribe Christian Writers Fellowship. She has had several articles and devotionals published.
Janis has been blogging since 2008. In 2012 she published an award-winning children’s book Tadeo Turtle. She ran a group blog called Under the Cover of Prayer for four years. Hope Stream Radio will be her first foray into broadcasting on a regular basis.
In addition to a career as a home-maker and teacher, Janis was a partner in a Canadian small business with her husband, Wayne. They currently reside in Ontario and winter in Mesa, Arizona. Janis and Wayne have three children with spouses and many grandchildren.
One of her favourite things is to tell others about what God has done and is doing in her life. Janis can be reached on her website, Growing Through God’s Word, on Facebook and Twitter.
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