In this sermon on Exodus 1:8-22, Pastor Josh delves into the story of the Hebrew midwives, Shiphrah and Puah, as a powerful example of living with a bothered heart. He challenges listeners to consider what truly bothers them, contrasting the often-trivial concerns of the modern world with the deep compassion and righteous anger that move God. The sermon highlights the courage of the midwives, who defied the Egyptian Pharaoh's order to kill the male Hebrew babies. Their small but significant act of faith and civil disobedience serves as a testament to the power of fearing God more than man.
The message underscores that God’s victory is often won not through grand, dramatic gestures, but through the small acts of people who are bothered by injustice and spiritual complacency. Pastor Josh encourages the congregation to awaken from their own spiritual slumber and pray for hearts that break over what breaks God's heart. By aligning our will with His, we can find our purpose and participate in His grand design, demonstrating that God's goodness and mercy pursue us even in our brokenness.