4 Day Devotional: Four Women and a Girl - Day 4

Scripture
Exodus 2:4, 7 (NIV)
“His sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him… Then his sister asked Pharaoh’s daughter, ‘Shall I go and get one of the Hebrew women to nurse the baby for you?’”

Devotional
The final figure is Miriam, Moses’ older sister. When her mother places Moses in the basket, Miriam stays nearby, watching from a distance. She is young and easily overlooked, yet she positions herself with patience and courage. When Pharaoh’s daughter discovers the baby, Miriam steps forward with a simple question that leads to Moses being returned to his mother for nursing—this time under royal protection. She did not force the moment; she recognized it. Moses survived because four women and a girl played their part. Yet Moses would later point to a greater Deliverer—Jesus—who rescues not just from oppression but from sin. Just as Miriam had a moment to act, we too have moments to step forward in faith.

Reflection
 Where is God asking you to wait?
 Could this be your moment to trust Christ more fully?

Prayer
Jesus, prepare me while I wait. When my moment comes, give me courage to act.