Overview
Miriam was Moses' older sister who demonstrated courage and faith from childhood. She protected her infant brother and later led worship celebrations after God's deliverance at the Red Sea. As a prophetess, she held an important position among Israel's leaders during the wilderness wanderings.
Key Scriptures
"Then his sister said to Pharaoh's daughter, 'Shall I go and call a nurse for you from the Hebrew women that she may nurse the child for you?' And Pharaoh's daughter said to her, 'Go ahead.' So the girl went and called the child's mother" (Exodus 2:7-8, NASB).
"Miriam the prophetess, Aaron's sister, took the tambourine in her hand, and all the women went out after her with tambourines and with dancing" (Exodus 15:20, ESV).
"I brought you up from the land of Egypt and redeemed you from the house of slavery, and I sent before you Moses, Aaron, and Miriam" (Micah 6:4, ESV).
Application
Recognize that God uses faithful servants in various roles, and remain humble in leadership positions, remembering that God's authority supersedes our own ambitions.