Faith or Control

Exodus 1
A while ago I had the chance to be the adopted Dad to a dog named Sky, a rescued two year old Australian Shepherd. He was timid if not fearful when my daughter first made our introduction. In the time I had this rescue dog I made several observations.

1. He realized that he needed help
2. He sought out help and someone to save him
3. He allowed the new master to clean him
4. The cleaning and healing is a long and sometimes painful process
5. He accepted a new home and master
6. He desired to be with the master
7. He desired to work for the master
8. He desired to please the master
9. He desired to sit at the master’s feet
10. He trusted and depended on the master’s provision
11. He enjoyed the master’s care

Just like this rescued dog we need to continually develop a life of dependence on our God and faith in His control of our world. In Exodus 1 we see Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, deal with his fears through oppression, control and even murder. God desires for us to live lives like the midwives. In the middle of Pharaoh’s actions to oppress, control and kill we see the midwives obey God rather than man. In our daily lives, like Sky and the midwives, we must choose faith in God and His future over fear.

For more see FEAR, FAITH & FOLLOWING