Exodus 1:8-10,22

[8] Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph. [9] And he said to his people, “Look, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we; [10] come, let us deal shrewdly with them, lest they multiply, and it happen, in the event of war, that they also join our enemies and fight against us, and so go up out of the land.” 

[22] So Pharaoh commanded all his people, saying, “Every son who is born you shall cast into the river, and every daughter you shall save alive.” 

Exodus 2:1-2

[1] And a man of the house of Levi went and took as wife a daughter of Levi. [2] So the woman conceived and bore a son. And when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him three months.

I believe God opens up these core values inside mothers:

1. A DIFFERENT LOVE. (A love that is unconditional, selfless, and compassionate) 

2. A PROTECTIVE MENTALITY. (Guardian instinct, commitment to their safety) 

3. A COURAGEOUS HEART. (Having an inner strength, a bravery that perseveres to do what is right)

COURAGE THAT COMES FROM LIVING IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD:

1. Courage to defy evil and unjust authority.

Exodus 1:22 So Pharaoh commanded all his people, saying, “Every son who is born you shall cast into the river, and every daughter you shall save alive.”

Exodus 2:1-2 And a man of the house of Levi went and took as wife a daughter of Levi. [2] So the woman conceived and bore a son. And when she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him three months.

True righteousness may call us to defy things that contradict God’s Word.

Acts 5:29 But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men.

Proverbs 31:8-9 Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. [9] Open your mouth, judge righteously, And plead the cause of the poor and needy.

COURAGE THAT COMES FROM LIVING IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD:

2. Courage to let go and trust God.

Exodus 2:3-4 But when she could no longer hide him, she took an ark of bulrushes for him, daubed it with asphalt and pitch, put the child in it, and laid it in the reeds by the river’s bank. [4] And his sister stood afar off, to know what would be done to him.

Letting go of what we can’t control and trusting God with our families, careers, and future requires deep faith.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.

Philippians 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; [7] and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

COURAGE THAT COMES FROM LIVING IN OBEDIENCE TO GOD:

3. Courage to act with faith in unseen outcomes.

Exodus 2:5-9 Then the daughter of Pharaoh came down to bathe at the river. And her maidens walked along the riverside; and when she saw the ark among the reeds, she sent her maid to get it. [6] And when she opened it, she saw the child, and behold, the baby wept. So she had compassion on him, and said, “This is one of the Hebrews’ children.” [7] Then his sister said to Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call a nurse for you from the Hebrew women, that she may nurse the child for you?” [8] And Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Go.” So the maiden went and called the child’s mother. [9] Then Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him.

Hebrews 11:23 By FAITH Moses, when he was born, was hidden three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they WERE NOT AFRAID of the king’s command.

2 Corinthians 5:7 For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Conclusion:

True courage comes from obeying God, which empowers us to: 

Stand against unjust actions, 

Release control in trust, and 

Act in faith even when outcomes are unseen.