Isaac had faith, and he promised blessings to Jacob and Esau. Later, when Jacob was about to die, he leaned on his walking stick and worshiped. Then because of his faith he blessed each of Joseph's sons. And right before Joseph died, he had faith that God would lead the people of Israel out of Egypt. So he told them to take his bones with them.
Because Moses' parents had faith, they kept him hidden until he was three months old. They saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were not afraid to disobey the king's orders. Then after Moses grew up, his faith made him refuse to be called the king's grandson. He chose to be mistreated with God's people instead of having the good time that sin could bring for a little while. Moses knew that the treasures of Egypt were not as wonderful as what he would receive from suffering for the Messiah, and he looked forward to his reward.
Hebrews 11:17-26
Amram and Jochebed were the parents of Moses. Hiding the baby Moses so that he would not be killed by Pharaoh qualified them to be included in this list of great men and women of faith. So when you think of faith filled people in the Bible don't forget the parents of Moses. Without their simple act of faith nothing would be as it is today!
Now here is, what I believe to be the most important part of the faith of Amram and Jochebed. When they protected their little baby from being killed they had no idea what an important step of faith that was. All they could see was a beautiful child who needed their protection. And so they hid the baby and then put him in a basket on the river where he could be found by the Pharaoh's daughter.
What about my faith and yours? Do you know the ultimate impact of your faith on generations to come? Faith is like striking a match and throwing it into a pile of leaves in the forest. You do not and cannot know how far that fire will burn. Your faith may ignite the next revival in the world, or it may simply be the torch that lights a fire in one lost sinner who turns to Jesus.
Will your name be added to the list of people of great faith? If it is, it may be because of one right word you spoke at just the right time. It may be because of one baby you saved from death, even before he was born.
Men and women of great faith generally do not see themselves as having faith that is notable. Every mountain climber is still looking up no matter how high he has made it on the mountain.
So today my task is to concern myself with being faithful in everything God sets before me. I am not to judge the tasks He gives me as to how important they are to God. A cup of cold water given in His name is critical in your walk of faith.
"Lord Jesus, help me to be like the parents of Moses. Give me the faith to put my hand to the task You have given me today and not try to judge how important it is in Your eyes! But never let me forget that everything I do in Your name may indeed impact generations to come! And may You be praised forever! Amen."
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