The Midwives' Precise Obedience: A Call to Us All

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Verse: Exodus 1:17 - "But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live."

The story of Shiphrah and Puah, the pagan midwives, is a powerful example of obedience to God, even in the face of adversity. Despite Pharaoh's order to kill Jewish male babies, they chose to disobey, fearing God more than the king. What's remarkable is that their obedience was not based on a deep understanding of God's spiritual history with the Jews, but rather on their instinctive sense of the Almighty.

These midwives had a clear vision of God's nature, recognizing Him as the Creator and Sustainer of life. With precision, they obeyed God, choosing to let the boys live. Their obedience was not motivated by personal gain or recognition, but by a deep reverence for God's power and majesty.

God approved of their obedience, blessing them for their faithfulness. This raises a challenging question for us, the "born agains." How much more does God require from us in terms of obedience? We, who have a deeper understanding of God's character and promises, must commit ourselves to obeying Him with focus and precision.

The story of Shiphrah and Puah serves as a warning, reminding us not to criticize the "paganness" of others, but rather to examine our own hearts and actions. Unless we commit to obeying God with precision, we will eventually realize that we were wrong to judge others.

Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before you with humble hearts, recognizing the power of obedience to your commands. Help us to develop a deep reverence for your character and sovereignty, just like the midwives in Exodus.

Forgive us for our tendency to criticize others while neglecting our own obedience. Teach us to commit ourselves to obeying you with focus and precision, just as Shiphrah and Puah did.

May we recognize your power and majesty, and may our obedience be motivated by a deep love and respect for you. Help us to avoid judging others, and instead, focus on our own walk with you.

Amen.

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