The Faith of Moses

         It was by faith that Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born. They saw that Moses was a beautiful baby, and they were not afraid to disobey the king’s order.

It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of the king of Egypt’s daughter. He chose to suffer with God’s people instead of enjoying sin for a short time. He thought it was better to suffer for the Christ than to have all the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking for God’s reward.

It was by faith that Moses left Egypt and was not afraid of the king’s anger. Moses continued strong as if he could see the God that no one can see. It was by faith that Moses prepared the Passover and spread the blood on the doors so the one who brings death would not kill the firstborn sons of Israel.

It was by faith that the people crossed the Red Sea as if it were dry land. But when the Egyptians tried it, they were drowned. (Hebrews 11:23-29, New Century Version)

Last Sunday, I wrote about Noah’s faith in God. Next to the famous ark-builder, Moses is probably the most well-known man in the Old Testament.

Perhaps Moses had an advantage over us, and even over Noah. God appeared to Moses in that burning bush, so he must have believed everything that God was telling him. Right?

God is hardly ever that obvious; He usually tries to get our attention in less apparent ways. But listen, watch, pay attention. If you are doubting your faith, God is out there. He is communicating with you, showing you the way. All you need is faith.   

Without faith no one can please God. Anyone who comes to God must believe that he is real and that he rewards those who truly want to find him. (Hebrews 11:6, New Century Version)