DAILY?READINGS: 1 Kings 15:33-16:34; Jeremiah 27-28; Col. 4:2-18
Therefore God dealt well with the midwives. Exodus 1:20
Times had turned harsh for Israel. Yet in the midst of a national crisis, what story does God choose to tell? One about the ministry of two humble women! In fact He calls them by name—Shiprah and Puah. Does this surprise us? Here’s a clue as to why it shouldn’t. The names of these women are associated with light—bright and glittering. Could it be that a work that brings a little heavenly light into the darkness of others is mighty in God’s eyes? Could it be that God cares about my little candle? Yes! This is the God we serve. He sees you. He knows your name. He knows what you are doing. Your story is being recorded—that you are shining the light. —S. McEachern
Holy Spirit, come and shine, sweetly in this heart of mine,
With Thy heavenly love and light; come, and make my spirit bright!
—Author Unknown