A Plan to Terminate
Good morning Scripture reading: Exodus 1:7-22 Worship song: Jesus Loves Me Meditation: Historically, both the Pharaoh, ruler of ancient Egypt, and King Herod, ruler of Judea, initiated schemes to eliminate all newborn males. Herod's motive was to eliminate the potential rival to his power, believing that the child prophesied to be the king of the Jews was a threat to his reign. Pharaoh's motive was similar to that of Herod. Pharaoh saw the Israelites as a potential threat, believing that they would join forces with his allies against him. He tried to control their growth by enslaving them and making them serve with rigor. The plot against children is an ongoing issue of child vulnerability, and violence is a tragic reality. All children have a fundamental human right to be safe, protected, and empowered to reach their full potential. Children are a precious gift from God and a blessing to be cherished. Our responsibility is ...