The Bravest People in the Bible Never Raised Their Voices

Have you ever been in a room where something wrong was happening, and you said nothing? Most of us carry a small ache from moments like that.We picture courage as something loud. A speech. A stand. And because we've never done anything that brave, we quietly decide we're not brave people at all. But two midwives in Exodus 1 change that story. Shiphrah and Puah never made a speech, never marched, never confronted Pharaoh in his palace. They simply refused, day after day, in ordinary rooms - and the whole rescue of Israel turns on their quiet no.Today's devotional looks at three things their story teaches us: that courage is often a refusal rather than a performance, that fear pointed in the right direction sets us free, and that you don't need power or status to change something. God sees the real you in the ordinary room, making the small right choice.Where do you need the courage to quietly say no this week? Tell me in the comments. I read every one and pray over them.Subscribe for a 5-minute devotional every day - simple, practical Bible teaching for real life, in your home, your workplace, your school and your neighbourhood.Tomorrow: we meet Jochebed, the mother who let go in faith, and ask what you do when you've done everything you can and it's still not enough.Today's ScriptureExodus 1:17 (NLT)Proverbs 24:11-12 (NLT)📱 THE BATTLE DRILL APP Every day is a chance to hear from God. Download the Battle Drill: Daily Devotional app to stay rooted in Scripture wherever you are. ✅ Completely Free | ✅ No Paywalls | ✅ Personal Reflection Journal | ✅ Prayer List Tracking Download now on iOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/battle-drill-daily-devotional/id6779606962 or Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.battledrill.app&pli=1✍️ FRONTLINE FORMATION (BLOG) For longer-form, honest, and unhurried reflections on faith and frontline ministry, visit my blog: 🔗 https://frontlineformation.co.uk Read, journal your thoughts, and save articles for later.🌱 STAY ROOTED Get deeper into the Word with our study guides:Daily Study Guide: https://devotional.battledrilldevotional.comWeekly Sermon Study Guide: https://battlereadysermons.com📱 CONNECT WITH OUR COMMUNITY Battle Drill Devotional: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotional Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalBattle Ready Sermons: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlereadysermons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlereadysermons/ X/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleReadyPod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlereadysermons👤 ABOUT ROB I’m Rob Westwood-Payne, a Salvation Army officer with over 14 years of ministry experience. My goal is to provide warm, plain-spoken, and scripture-rooted reflections to help you navigate everyday life with faith.⚖️ COPYRIGHT NOTICE Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.The Bravest People in the Bible Never Raised Their Voices | Exodus 1:17 | 5-Min Daily Devotional | Sunday 23 August 2026More devotionals and resources: battledrilldevotional.com. Prefer watching? Video devotionals at video.battledrilldevotional.com.Get devotionals delivered straight to your inbox at devotional.battledrilldevotional.com.See our Battle Ready Sermons at battlereadysermons.com and sign up via email at sermons.battlereadysermons.com.YouTube (Video): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUmYEPsOE8o4ZxH64ZFetd6nYouTube (Audio): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRCAfiHehjUnG3-4wfG09wAscbrX90HcPTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battledrilldevotionalFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/battledrilldevotionalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/battledrilldevotional/Twitter: https://x.com/BattleDrillPod