Exodus 16-18, Psalm 22
Exodus 17:11-13 (NLT)
“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. 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. As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle.”
Exodus 17:11–13 reminds believers of the power of prayer,
intercession, and dependence on the Lord for victory. When the Amalekites
attacked Israel, Moses instructed Joshua to take men and fight them. While
Joshua led the battle, Moses interceded before the Lord on the hill. As long as
Moses held up his hands, the Israelites prevailed; when he lowered them, the
Amalekites gained ground. Because Moses grew weary, Aaron and Hur supported his
hands so they remained raised until Joshua defeated the Amalekites.
These verses remind me that prayer and dependence on the
Lord are essential in every battle. I will never win simply through my own
strength or determination; I must rely on Father-God for help and guidance.
This passage also shows how important it is to have others pray and intercede
for us when we grow weary and need support to persevere. At the same time,
these verses emphasize the importance of action. Moses’ intercession did not
remove the need for Joshua to fight—it strengthened it. In the same way, I must
rely on Father-God while continuing to take faithful action in the situations I
face. This story reassures me that the Lord is faithful to care for His people
when we rely on Him and call on Him in prayer.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel drawn to place
your faith in Jesus Christ, the One you can rely on to help you fight your
battles—this may be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to Him in
prayer, expressing your trust, your desire to walk with Him, and your
willingness to welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready
to meet you exactly where you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit–filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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