Good
Morning Friends,
“The
Amalekites attacked Israel at Rephidim. Moses said to Joshua, ‘Choose some of men
and go fight the Amalekites. I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of
God in my hands.’ Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses ordered, and Moses,
Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, Israel
was winning, but when he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses’
hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron
and Hur held his hands up – one on one side, one on the other – so that his
hands remained steady till sunset. So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army.”
(Exodus 17:8-13)
There
were enemies of Israel between Egypt and Canaan. The journey would not be an
easy one, but God promised that He would be with them to help and protect. He
would keep that promise over and over again.
Israel
did not go looking for people to fight, but opponents came against them. The Amalekites
attacked and Israel defended themselves, with Moses standing watch from the top
of the hill. It was no ordinary battle. God wanted Israel to clearly understood,
“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.”
(Zechariah 4:6)
As
long as Moses kept his hand raised, Israel continued to win the battle. When
Moses’ hands dropped to his side, the Amalekites began to prevail. It wasn’t
the strength of the Israelite army that allowed them to prevail, it was the
presence and power of God that would ensure victory!
We
face many difficulties in our own lives and some seem like they are no big deal.
We have the resources needed to solve the problem ourselves. Other difficulties
seem overwhelming and there is no way that we can prevail. Both attitudes are
wrong! In every situation, whether easy or difficult, it is only through the
Lord – His power and presence – that we can overcome.
Remember
always to turn to the Lord. It is His presence and power that will arm you for what
you face.
His,
by Grace, Steve
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