Women as Peacemakers
‘The mid-wives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt
had told them to do; they let the boys live’ (Exodus 1:17).
Have you ever wondered about whether you would have courage
to do the right thing in extreme circumstances?
The king of Egypt was all-powerful. His command could not be disobeyed with impunity.
In this case his command to the midwives was to commit murder by killing
all the Israelite baby boys. But they feared God more than the Pharaoh
and let the boys live. They worked for the good of others
and created peace where there could have been endless blood.
Question: Do I strive for peace and justice in my relationships?
Almighty God, we pray for the Mothers Union in Madagascar
as they act as ‘agents of change’ in the lives of women who in turn,
have now become agents of change for their communities.
May they share the love of Jesus as they care for the many needs people are facing.