Exodus 17:10-13
10So 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. 11As 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. 12Moses’ 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. 13As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle. <a class="
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Context
the Israelites were in the desert when the Amalekites attacked them. Moses sent Joshua to fight and climbed a hill to pray.
as long as Moses held up his staff, Israel was winning. when his arms got tired, they started losing.
so Aaron and Hur sat Moses on a rock and held his arms up, one on each side, until sunset.
What it means
even strong leaders get tired. God often gives us the help we need through friends who show up and hold us up.
did you know? Paul says something similar in Galatians 6:2. share each other's burdens.
Think about it
who holds up your arms when you are worn out?
Try this
text one friend who seems tired this week and ask how you can help.
pray: God, thank you for friends who hold me up. help me be that friend too.
talk about it: who holds up your arms when you are worn out?