I love the story of the birth of Moses. In some ways, it follows a theme in the Old Testament of special leaders, with special beginnings. Children like Isaac, Jacob, and Samson were foretold and special from the beginning.
Moses was born into a family which already had two children at a time when the ruler in Egypt had commanded the death of all newborn Hebrew boys. Despite the danger, Moses' mother, Jochabed, decided to hide him away.
There is no record that Moses' mother received some special message from God about her child. The Bible just says (depending on the translation) that she perceived him to be fine, proper, or beautiful. But what mother doesn't think that her child is attractive or, at least a little cute? So, why did Jochabed risk her life by hiding Moses?
The answer is found in Hebrews 11. It says there that Jochabed saw potential in Moses (who can say what she saw in a three month old) and she was not afraid of the king's edict.
This second statement is key. There are so many times that I see something good and right to do -- that I have a vision for something worthwhile -- and then don't do it because of fear.
It is all well and good to have vision -- vision for myself, for my children, and for God's kingdom. But that is not enough. Unless I can cast out fear, it will all come to naught.
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