Unshackled Echo ~ December 1, 2018 ~ Hands Up!

Today's Unshackled Echo was previously published on

April 30, 2015.

Joshua did as Moses had told him, and fought against Amalek, while Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. While Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed, but whenever he put his hand down, Amalek prevailed. When Moses’ hands grew heavy, they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat down on it. Then Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other so that his hands remained steady until the sun went down. So Joshua defeated Amalek and his army with the sword.

Exodus 17:10-13

The children of Israel went into battle against the Amalekites.  The Lord won the battle for them, but the faith and obedience of Moses played a part. When Moses raised his hands the Israelite army prevailed. But even though he saw the importance of keeping his hands raised, Moses wasn't able to do it. Such a simple task. Raise your hands and God does the fighting for you. But he couldn't. In step Aaron and Hur to help him hold his hands up. The battle was won.

It's not by our might or power but by the power of God that our battles are won. We must remember to let Him lead the way and do the fighting. But we do have a part to play. Sometimes, no matter how simple that part may seem, we just can't do it on our own. We need to be quick to ask for help before the battle is lost. And when we see our brother or sister struggling to raise their hands, we need to be quick to step up and support them.

Abba, help me to remember that while You control the outcome and defeat the enemy, I too have a part to play. Let me be faithful in my part, quick to ask for help when I need it, and quick to help others. Amen.

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