Miriam was a young girl when her mother placed her baby brother Moses in a basket and set him afloat in the Nile River. She watched anxiously as the basket floated down the river, hoping that her baby brother would be safe. Little did she know that God had a plan for Moses, and he would one day become a great leader.
As Moses grew up, Miriam watched over him and protected him. She knew that her brother was special, and she wanted to make sure that he was safe. When Moses was called by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, Miriam was right by his side.
As they journeyed through the desert, Miriam led the women in song and dance, praising God for his faithfulness. She was a gifted musician and used her talents to bring joy to the people.
One day, Miriam and her brother Aaron spoke against Moses, criticizing him for marrying a foreign woman. God was not pleased with their actions and struck Miriam with leprosy. Moses prayed for his sister, and God healed her.
Miriam learned a valuable lesson that day. She realized that she needed to trust in God and his plan for her life. She also learned the importance of respecting her brother’s leadership.
Miriam continued to be a faithful servant of God, and her legacy lives on today. She was a woman of great courage and faith, and she reminds us that God can use anyone, regardless of their age or background, to accomplish great things.
May we all strive to have the same kind of faith and courage as Miriam, trusting in God’s plan for our lives and using our talents to bring glory to his name.
Biblical Reference
Exodus 2:1-10:1: This passage describes the birth of Moses and mentions that his sister Miriam watched over him as a baby.
Exodus 15:20-21: After crossing the Red Sea, Miriam leads a group of women in song and dance to celebrate God’s deliverance.
Numbers 12:1-16: In this chapter, Miriam questions Moses’ authority, which leads to her being struck with leprosy but later healed by God at Moses’ request.
Micah 6:4: The prophet Micah reminds Israel of how God delivered them from Egypt and specifically mentions that he sent Moses, Aaron, and Miriam to lead them.