Tower View Baptist Church

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Exodus 17:12 "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 upone on one side, one on the otherso that his hands remained steady till sunset." As the children of Israel made their way across the wilderness on the way to Mt. Sinai, they were attacked by the descendants of Amalek, distant relatives if Israel through Esau. The attack was uncalled-for and a surprise. The attack was from the rear and upon the... weak, elderly and stragglers. The battle with Amalek was engaged by Joshua and his chosen men, but the victory came through prayer. We all need an Aaron and a Hur in our Christian life. I used to think it cliché when people would say there is no such thing as a ""lone ranger"" Christian. Well, I don't know if that's true or not, but when I think of Moses, a more godly man that I, and his need for support from his friends, then I realize I need that support system, too. You'd think Joshua would be the one getting tired as he fought the Amalekites. But our passage today tells us that Moses became weary in praying. The lifting of the hands with the staff of God was a reliance on God's power. When Moses became weary, the battle turned against the Hebrews. When Moses' support system helped, things went according to God's will. What do we take away from this? When I weary of praying and practicing spiritual disciplines, I need a support system to help keep me relying on God's power. I need my brothers and sisters in Christ to hold up my figurative arms so that I am aligned with the will of God. We must surround ourselves with reliable and patient brothers and sisters. The parts of the body that seem weaker are indispensable (1 Cor. 12:21). You're vital to the health of the body of Chris.. A sign you're growing in grace is less theological arrogance & greater appreciation for diversity in the Body of Christ. In our battle with the forces of darkness, we will likely grow weary and take our focus away from God. With the help of our Christian supporters, we can remain diligent in the battle. There is no shame in relying on the various members of Christ's body to perform their function and provide us with a marvelous support system. Father, thank you that the local church is put in our place to serve you, receive support, and know that we are in you--not because the church saves--but because we love the people of it. Lord, help me to get to know, share my life with, pray for, study with, worship with, and enjoy life together with those in my local assembly. Be with my pastor today that he may have discernment in all matters. Be with the laypeople that we may seek to love our Lord and support whatever goes on. We love you for all you do, Lord. In Jesus' name. Amen.