OCTOBER 15

Exodus 2:4-8

                           MIRIAM-LOVE OF A SISTER

Moses had an older sister – Miriam. Remember the family built a papyrus boat for the baby? Surely Miriam helped to prepare the boat. Continuing with this amazing account, the Bible tells us she stood by the River Nile to watch what would happen to her baby brother. The very act of watching her brother is one of bravery. Why? Would danger not befall her? That is very possible as the Egyptians were not kind towards the Jews. In fact, they were downright cruel, for the Pharaoh ordered that all Jewish baby boys be killed! As a Jew, she must have been afraid that Pharaoh’s daughter be as cruel as him!        

Despite any fear, she was ready to help, out of love for her baby brother.

Dear reader, how much do you love your brother or sister? God has a special reason for putting them in your life.We often hear of stories of sisters and brothers not getting along. May this not be said of you and your siblings.
Although your sister or brother loves you, they may be shy to display that love. They may even not say they love you. This is not surprising as many of us may not be brought up or encouraged by our parents to display our affection openly.
However, recall the times when they were concerned for you. Although clearly there would also be times when they have been inconsiderate and naughty, it does not mean they do not love you. Like you, they are not perfect. They are trying to love you more.Would you try to love them more?

Thought: God has placed my sister or brother in my life for a purpose!
Prayer: Heavenly Father, you know sometimes it is not easy to love our brother or sister as we should. We may fight or quarrel, but deep down, I know they love me. So please help me to treasure that love and that in turn, I will grow to love them more. In Jesus’ name I ask of this, amen.