Faith Heros

I love how the writer describes these women as faith heroes in today's study.

When I was reading this yesterday it was clear that these women were important because they were named. They loved and feared God. They did what they felt him calling them to do. They defied a nameless king. God rewarded them with their own children.

Many times when I am faithful and obedient to God I feel like I should get my "reward" immediately. I have never stopped to think that the reward I am expecting may not bring me happiness but rather more grief.

When the people increased in number, like God had promised, it caused problems in Egypt. How many times in my life has this happened? This is something for me to reflect on today. I need to see God's bigger purpose in these times in my life.

2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

Lord, thank you for your word this morning. Lord thank you for reminding me that your timing is perfect and your promise will always be true. Help me to see and hold on to those promises in times of trials and difficulties in my life. Lord, I pray that whatever is enslaving these women here today will be ended according to your will and in your perfect timing. Help them to see that your promise is always kept in your perfect timing and you are always faithful. Thank you Father for your love, for your word and for always keeping your word to us. -Amen