#131: Exploits of the Young in Scripture

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• This sermon highlights the remarkable faith and courage of Miriam, demonstrating that God often accomplishes great purposes through the obedience of the young. Miriam, likely only ten to twelve years old, played a decisive role at a critical moment in Israel’s history by watching over her baby brother Moses as his ark floated on the Nile. While her parents rested in faith, Miriam acted in faith, positioning herself to intervene when the moment came. Her actions reveal spiritual maturity far beyond her years.Rather than being paralyzed by fear or emotion, Miriam showed calm wisdom and bold initiative. When Pharaoh’s daughter discovered the child, Miriam courageously approached her and suggested finding a Hebrew nurse—ensuring that Moses would be raised with the love of his own family while receiving protection and privilege in the royal household. This single, faith-filled decision preserved Moses’ life and ensured that he would grow up knowing his true identity and the promises of God.Miriam’s obedience produced lasting consequences. She became a key contributor to Israel’s deliverance long before Moses confronted Pharaoh or parted the Red Sea. Her faith ensured that Moses understood his heritage, which later empowered him to reject Egyptian identity and choose suffering with God’s people rather than the pleasures of sin. Miriam herself later emerged as a prophetess, leading Israel in worship after the Red Sea crossing—a moment made all the more meaningful because she had witnessed both Moses’ rescue and Egypt’s defeat.The sermon emphasizes that children should never be underestimated in God’s plan. Miriam’s example proves that faith, courage, and spiritual discernment are not limited by age. God Himself later honored her leadership, mentioning her alongside Moses and Aaron as one of Israel’s deliverers.Finally, the message underscores the importance of godly parents. The faith of Amram and Jochebed produced three powerful servants of God—Moses, Aaron, and Miriam—demonstrating that faithful parenting can shape the destiny of nations.