FAITHFUL STEWARDS
Before the dramatic encounter with God at the burning bush, the bold demand to Pharaoh to “let my people go,” and the miraculous deliverance of the Israelites from 400 years of slavery, there was an unsung hero — a courageous woman of faith named Jochebed. Introduced in Exodus 2, she was the mother of Moses, Miriam, and Aaron, and her quiet bravery laid the foundation for Israel’s liberation from slavery.
We know the backstory of the Pharaoh who rose to power after Joseph’s time. Unlike his predecessor, he viewed the growing Israelite population as a threat. To control and oppress them, he enslaved the people and issued a brutal decree to have all newborn Hebrew boys killed. Despite the hardship and oppressive culture of their time, God’s providence, presence, and protection were clearly upon His people.
Let this be an encouragement to you, mothers: do not waver or be afraid of the times we are living in. Instead, let this be a message of hope — a reminder that God continues to fulfill His purposes through generations, even amid life’s uncertainty.
May this also serve as a profound reminder that we are called to be faithful stewards, as emphasized in 1 Peter 4:10. Stewardship means the careful and responsible management of what has been entrusted to our care. It’s about embracing and taking ownership of the roles we’ve been given. God entrusts us with our time, talents, resources, and relationships — and perhaps most sacredly, the role of motherhood.
Let’s delve into Exodus 2:1-10,
“ 1 Now a man of the tribe of Levi married a Levite woman,
2 and she became pregnant and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a fine child, she hid him for three months.
3 But when she could hide him no longer, she got a papyrus basket for him and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in it and put it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile.
4 His sister stood at a distance to see what would happen to him.
5 Then Pharaoh’s daughter went down to the Nile to bathe, and her attendants were walking along the riverbank. She saw the basket among the reeds and sent her female slave to get it.
6 She opened it and saw the baby. He was crying, and she felt sorry for him. “This is one of the Hebrew babies,” she said.
7 Then his sister asked Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and get one of the Hebrew women to nurse the baby for you?”
8 “Yes, go,” she answered. So the girl went and got the baby’s mother.
9 Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this baby and nurse him for me, and I will pay you.” So the woman took the baby and nursed him.
10 When the child grew older, she took him to Pharaoh’s daughter and he became her son. She named him Moses, saying, “I drew him out of the water.”
1. Faithful Stewards Walk in Obedience and Intentionality
First and foremost, I want to honor the parents and families who have faithfully and tirelessly guarded their children from the influences of the world. We are living in a challenging and complex time, one that demands intentionality and courage. As parents, we are called to protect the hearts and minds of our children so they may come to know the Lord personally and live lives that honor Him.
Parents — especially moms — let this be a hopeful reminder: every prayer whispered, every effort made to bring your children to church, every moment spent reading the Word with them, and every attempt to live out God’s truth in your home is not in vain.
There may be days when it feels like your efforts go unnoticed, when your children seem indifferent, or when the world’s influence feels overwhelming. But take heart — the seeds you are planting through your faithfulness are taking root. God sees every act of obedience and every sacrifice made out of love for your family and Him. The time you’ve invested in nurturing your children’s spiritual lives matters more than you know.
Scripture promises that God’s Word does not return void (Isaiah 55:11). Even if you don’t see immediate fruit, trust that your labor in the Lord is producing something eternal. You are building a foundation of faith that will impact generations. So, keep going. Keep praying, teaching, and modeling the love of Christ. God is working through you and He will be faithful to complete what He has begun in your family.
2. Faithful Stewards Respond in Radical Faith
It says in verse 3 that Jochebed could no longer hide him. She had to release him down the river, into the unknown. It took immense courage for Jochebed to hide and keep her child in a time when doing so could have cost her everything. But it took radical faith — the kind that defies logic — to release her baby into the river, trusting God with what mattered most to her.
Imagine the weight of that moment: placing her precious son into a basket, not knowing where the current would take him or what the outcome would be. There were no guarantees, no visible signs of hope. And yet, in the face of uncertainty, Jochebed believed in the sovereignty of God. She trusted that even when things didn’t make sense, God would make a way.
She had no idea that her simple act of obedience would echo through generations. She couldn’t have known that the baby she released would be the man God would use to confront Pharaoh, part the Red Sea, and lead an entire nation to freedom. But that is the power of surrender. The only reason Moses survived — and ultimately fulfilled his divine purpose — was because of a mother’s willingness to give back what God had rightfully entrusted to her.
Jochebed understood a profound truth: our children ultimately belong to the Lord. And when we release them into His hands, He can do far more than we ever could. Her faith didn’t just protect her son — it shaped the destiny of a nation. And in the same way, your obedience, your surrender, and your faith as a parent may be laying the foundation for miracles you may never see with your own eyes, but that God will bring to pass in His perfect time.
3. Faithful Stewards Seek Wisdom from God
For Jochebed to discern the importance of preserving her son’s life and to entrust her daughter Miriam with the task of watching over him was an act of wisdom that could only come from a heart grounded in faith. This was not merely a protective instinct, but a spiritually guided decision made in a time of danger and desperation.
Her choices reflect what it means to be a wise and godly parent. Wise parenting is rooted in the Word of God. It is marked by unconditional love, shaped by truth, and balanced with godly discipline. It doesn’t react in fear, but responds with purpose and vision. Jochebed didn’t just aim to keep Moses safe, she positioned him in faith, within the plan and providence of God.
In today’s world, wise parenting requires the same spiritual discernment. Our children are navigating complex cultural currents, and they need more than rules or restrictions —they need direction, formation, and a clear path that points them toward God’s design for their lives.
True parenting wisdom is not about controlling behavior, it’s about shaping character. It’s not about managing appearances, but about nurturing the heart. Our goal isn’t just to raise well-behaved children, but to raise sons and daughters who know God, love truth, walk in purpose, and stand firm in faith.
Jochebed modeled this kind of wisdom—the kind that makes hard choices in trust, equips the next generation (as she did with Miriam), and ultimately releases the outcome to God. Her story reminds us that when parenting is done in faith, guided by God’s wisdom, it can influence generations and leave a legacy of righteousness.
To those of you who are expectant mothers or women walking faithfully with the Lord, know this: your life has purpose, and your gifts are needed. Whether you are preparing to step into motherhood or are seeking to serve in other ways, you are uniquely positioned to make a difference in the lives of others.
Scripture reminds us in 1 Peter 4:10 that each of us has received a gift, and we are called to use it to serve one another as faithful stewards of God’s grace. Your gift doesn’t need to be displayed on a platform to be powerful. It can be expressed through hospitality — opening your home and heart to others. It can be shared through teaching and encouraging in the Word, discipling a younger woman, or mentoring someone in their faith.
Sometimes, it’s as simple as a phone call to check in on a friend, a handwritten note, a kind gesture, or a quiet prayer on someone’s behalf. These acts may seem small, but in the Kingdom of God, nothing done in love is ever wasted. When we use our gifts — no matter how ordinary they may seem — we reflect the heart of Jesus and build up the Body of Christ.
So, to every woman of God, be encouraged: your presence matters, your service matters, and your obedience has eternal value.
Source: Jennifer Wijaya (Global Women Coordinator)
