Just a quick thought as I began the book of Exodus.
It's worth reading the whole first chapter of Exodus to get the just of it but as an overview: Joseph and his brothers have died and there's a new King in Egypt who did not know Joseph and his family. (Obviously does not know his history)
This new King is intimidated by the numerous Israelites and how, even with great oppression from the taskmasters, they keep multiplying and are a mighty people.
Afraid that they will join with enemies, he says this to the Israelite midwives, Exodus 1:16, "And he said, When ye do the office of a midwife to the Hebrew women, and see [them] upon the stools; if it [be] a son, then ye shall kill him: but if it [be] a daughter, then she shall live." IMAGINE!!! This is my favorite part. Exodus 1:17, "But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive."
We who know the "rest of the story", even after the Lord Jesus Christ's coming, death and resurrection, can appreciate the faithfulness and obedience to God. They were taking a chance with their own life by obeying God instead of the King but.... can you imagine how different the story would be if they hadn't.
Now into the context of our daily life. If we could fear the Lord (fear meaning you have an understanding of God's ability, power and might to do anything that He wills, including your life's destiny) and live in complete obedience to Him, what amazing things could He do with the future.
If but only....
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