Introduction

Good morning, beloved family. It’s a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of our faith, and to turn our hearts toward the Word of God. Today, we are going to turn our attention to the second chapter of Exodus, where we find a story of remarkable courage, faith, and divine providence. It's a story that speaks to us about the purposeful nature of parenthood, the proactive planning for deliverance, and the perseverance in provocation.

In this story, we find a mother and father who, in the face of great adversity, chose to trust in the Lord and His promises. They chose to act, not out of fear, but out of faith. They chose not to be victims of their circumstances, but victors through their faith in God. And through their faith, God worked in miraculous ways to preserve and protect their child, and through him, an entire nation.

The great preacher Charles Spurgeon once said, "Faith goes up the stairs that love has built and looks out the windows which hope has opened." This is the kind of faith that we see in the parents of Moses. A faith that looked beyond the immediate danger and saw the promises of God. A faith that dared to believe that God could and would deliver them and their child from the hands of Pharaoh.

Pursuing Purposeful Parenthood

The importance of making purposeful decisions as parents: Decisions that are not based on fear or convenience, but on faith and conviction. Decisions that are not influenced by the pressures of society, but by the promises of God. Decisions that are not focused on the present, but on the future. This is what it means to be a purposeful parent.

Taking action: This is exactly what the mother of Moses does. She doesn't just decide to protect her child, she takes steps to ensure his safety. She makes a basket, coats it with tar and pitch, places her child in it, and sets it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. Each of these actions is purposeful, deliberate, and driven by faith. Actions that are not random or reactive, but intentional and proactive. Actions that are not dictated by circumstances, but directed by faith. Actions that are not aimed at survival, but at deliverance. This is what it means to be a purposeful parent.

Trusting in the Lord: This is perhaps the most challenging aspect of purposeful parenthood. Because it requires us to let go of our control and to trust in the Lord's control. It requires us to let go of our plans and to trust in the Lord's plans. It requires us to let go of our fears and to trust in the Lord's faithfulness. Trusting that He is able to protect our children when we cannot. Trusting that He is able to provide for our children when we cannot. Trusting that He is able to guide our children when we cannot. This is what it means to be a purposeful parent.

Persevering in faith: This is perhaps the most inspiring aspect of purposeful parenthood. Because it shows us that no matter how difficult the circumstances, no matter how daunting the challenges, no matter how dire the situation, we can persevere in faith. We can keep trusting in the Lord. We can keep hoping in His promises. We can keep believing in His goodness. Persevering in the face of trials and tribulations. Persevering in the midst of doubts and fears. Persevering in the throes of hardships and heartaches. This is what it means to be a purposeful parent.

Proactive Planning for Deliverance

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