You’ll Get Through This
1. Pressure to do wrong is real, but not new.
“Then Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, gave this order to the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah: “When you help the Hebrew women as they give birth, watch as they deliver. If the baby is a boy, kill him; if it is a girl, let her live.’” Exodus 1:15-16 NLT
2. Choose to fear God more than people.
“But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king’s orders. They allowed the boys to live, too.” Exodus1:17 NLT
“O magnify the Lord…” Psalm 34:3aNAS
“What are you afraid of—or who? Some man or woman who’ll soon be dead? Some poor wretch destined for dust? You’ve forgotten me, God, who made you...And here you are, quaking...before the tantrums of a tyrant who thinks he can kick down the world.” Isaiah 51:12-13 MSG
3. Ask God for wise words that protect life rather than escalate things unnecessarily.
“So the king of Egypt called for the midwives. “Why have you done this?” he demanded. “Why have you allowed the boys to live?” “The Hebrew women are not like the Egyptian women,” the midwives replied. “They are more vigorous and have their babies so quickly that we cannot get there in time.’” Exodus 1:18-19 NLT
“A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!” Proverbs 15:23 NIV
4. Your stand can change history. God’s and yours.
“So God was good to the midwives, and the Israelites continued to multiply, growing more and more powerful. And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own.” Exodus 1:15–21 NLT
“He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” Hebrews 11:6 NAS
The Lord rewarded me for doing right; he restored me because of my innocence. For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not turned from my God to follow evil. 2 Samuel 22:21-22 NLT
a. Inner peace.
“Those who love your law enjoy great peace.” Psalm 119:165aNIrV
b. Stronger character.
“…we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance...[which] produces character...” Romans 5:3-4 ESV
c. Greater influence.
“...if you faithfully obey...God, being careful to do all his commandments...the Lord your God will set you high above all the nations of the earth.” Deuteronomy 28:1 ESV
d. Open doors.
“Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.” Psalm 37:5 ESV
“Commit your way to the Lord, Trust also in Him, and He will do it.” Psalm 37:5 NAS
“Depend on the Lord; trust him, and he will take care of you.” Psalm 37:5 NCV
“Open up before God, keep nothing back; he’ll do whatever needs to be done.” Psalm 37:4 MSG
Message Notes: The Holy Bible, New Living Translation, New American Standard, New International Version, English Standard Version, New Century Version. The Message, by Eugene Peterson.