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Exodus 1 -- Protecting The Line
In verse 16, the Pharaoh who could have cared less about Joseph's historic role in protecting the Egyptian people from the famine began to see that he now had an immigration problem. Those 70 Hebrews who'd come to Egypt now "filled
In verse 16, the Pharaoh who could have cared less about Joseph's historic role in protecting the Egyptian people from the famine began to see that he now had an immigration problem. Those 70 Hebrews who'd come to Egypt now "filled the country of Egypt." He worried that they'd throw their allegiance behind one of Egypt's enemies someday. So he ordered the death of all newborn Hebrew male children as they were born.
My commentary noted that this was one of only 3 times in Scripture where the slaughter of innocent children was ordered. The other two occurred in 2 Kings 11 (Athaliah) and Matthew 2 (Herod). It said, "These satanically inspired atrocities were aimed at the extinction of the messianic line. Satan had never forgotten God's promise in Genesis 3:15" - "One of her descendents will crush your head and you will bite his heel."
God had placed His protection over that Messianic line all through history. Here, two faithful Hebrew midwives were used to protect those newborn Hebrew boys. I couldn't help but think how God protects His children even today. How many of us may have been used for just such protection and never knew it?
Father, I count it pure joy to be able to be a "second or third dad" to the many guys You've placed in my life over the years. These "third sons" are so special to me, and I want them to grow into strong relationships with You so that they in turn can someday do as I do. Guard their hearts and cause them to seek after You. Thank You for letting me be part of their lives!
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
My commentary noted that this was one of only 3 times in Scripture where the slaughter of innocent children was ordered. The other two occurred in 2 Kings 11 (Athaliah) and Matthew 2 (Herod). It said, "These satanically inspired atrocities were aimed at the extinction of the messianic line. Satan had never forgotten God's promise in Genesis 3:15" - "One of her descendents will crush your head and you will bite his heel."
God had placed His protection over that Messianic line all through history. Here, two faithful Hebrew midwives were used to protect those newborn Hebrew boys. I couldn't help but think how God protects His children even today. How many of us may have been used for just such protection and never knew it?
Father, I count it pure joy to be able to be a "second or third dad" to the many guys You've placed in my life over the years. These "third sons" are so special to me, and I want them to grow into strong relationships with You so that they in turn can someday do as I do. Guard their hearts and cause them to seek after You. Thank You for letting me be part of their lives!
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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