Siphrah and Puah

When we think about the book of Exodus our minds are typically drawn to the singular leadership of Moses standing up to Pharaoh, the 10 plagues, God demanding “Let my People Go”, the parting of the Red Sea, the giving of the 10 commandments, the golden calf, etc. But without the unsung women of chapters 1-2, there is no Moses. They risk their lives to disobey the highest human authority without any sign of reward or status gain. They aren’t trying to be heroes. But they see that lives are in danger and so they endanger their own lives to protect and give life to others. The good news that we celebrate today is that the God of Rescue gives courage to those ready to do the next right thing. He blesses and raises up the disregarded to engage in transgressive acts that spur life. We too, church, are midwives of God’s kingdom: agitating liberation through seemingly small acts of resistant love even if we cannot see what those acts add up to. Where are you being called to this work of liberative love? What is your next right thing?