13/09/2026
Sunday Service – 13 September 2026
Month of Giving Birth
Speaker: Apostle Mike Gwebu
Topic: Midwife Anointing
Scripture: Exodus 1:15–22
The Scripture speaks about Shiphrah and Puah, the Hebrew midwives who feared God and refused to obey Pharaoh's command to kill the Hebrew baby boys.
Midwife Anointing
- Shiphrah and Puah were called and positioned as midwives. They had a specific assignment to help bring life into the world.
- They feared the Lord. Their fear of God was greater than their fear of the king, so they chose to obey God rather than Pharaoh.
- They protected life. They protected the unborn and the newly born, refusing to participate in the destruction of what God was bringing forth.
- God gave them wisdom and courage. They knew how to handle the situation wisely and stood firm even under pressure.
- A midwife must understand the process of giving birth. A midwife does not give birth on behalf of the mother but helps the process until what is inside is brought forth.
- Jesus Christ is the greatest and perfect Midwife. He gave birth to the Church and made the way for the Holy Spirit to come. He is the perfect example of One who brings God's purpose into manifestation.
- A midwife who is not called or anointed can cause harm. Someone who does not understand the assignment may kill what they were supposed to help bring forth because they do not care about the process.
- When you receive a prophetic word concerning your destiny, your lifestyle must change. There are things you can no longer do because you are carrying something from God.
- The word God has released over your life is in your womb. What God has spoken may not be visible yet, but it is something that must be protected until the right time for it to be manifested.
- You must protect what you are carrying. Not everyone needs access to what God has placed inside you. You must be careful about who speaks into your life and who handles your destiny.
- Shiphrah and Puah feared God even when it was difficult. Their obedience positioned them for God's blessing.
- God blessed their households. Because they protected life and obeyed God, He established households for them (Exodus 1:20–21).
What We Learn
1. Fear God more than people.
Our obedience to God must be greater than our fear of people's opinions, pressure, or authority.
2. Protect what God has placed in you.
A pregnancy needs protection, and so does a spiritual assignment. Do not allow people or situations to destroy what God is developing in you.
3. Respect the process.
Giving birth takes time. Do not rush what God is still developing.
4. Your assignment may help someone else give birth.
Some people are called to be spiritual midwives—to encourage, pray for, guide, support, and help others bring forth what God has placed in them.
5. Obedience brings blessing.
Shiphrah and Puah's obedience did not only affect the babies they protected; God also blessed their own households.
