Steady

Every Wednesday, we review the previous weekend’s message. This past weekend, Jonathan concluded our Entourage series by taking a look at the story of Aaron and Hur and discussing our need for a prayer partner. Take a minute to reread their story ...

Exodus 17

8 While the people of Israel were still at Rephidim, the warriors of Amalek attacked them.

9 Moses commanded Joshua, “Choose some men to go out and fight the army of Amalek for us. Tomorrow, I will stand at the top of the hill, holding the staff of God in my hand.”

10 So Joshua did what Moses had commanded and fought the army of Amalek. Meanwhile, Moses, Aaron, and Hur climbed to the top of a nearby hill.

11 As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage.

12 Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset.

13 As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle.

Steady. One of the most important things we need to do, when we face conflicts and challenges in life, is remain steady in our posture toward God. It is easy, when the conflict or challenge begins to overwhelm us, for us to turn away from God. That is why we need people to stand beside us, through prayer, and help us remain steady until the conflict or challenge has passed. Who is praying for you? Who are you praying for?