Arm Rest

But Moses' hands [were] heavy; and they took a stone, and put [it] under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. Exodus 17:12

My neighbors house has a detached garage, a driveway, and a hedge separating it from my house. The neighbor who owns the house on the other side of him is an elderly widower. The families who have owned the house always watch out for the elderly man. They shovel snow in the winter, help rake leaves in the fall and generally make sure he is okay. As Christians, we know that God calls us to help one another.

The children of Israel were fighting Amalek in Rephidim. Moses stood on a hill and held up his hands. As long as he held up his hands, Israel was winning. When he got tired and put his arms down Israel began to lose. Aaron and Hur got on either side of Moses and held his arms up. This passage illustrates our dependence on God and each other. We need support to keep us when times are difficult. We need to offer support when it is needed and we have the time and resources. Aaron and Hur held Moses’s arm up until Sundown came and the victory was secured.

My prayer is that you find an opportunity to offer genuine support.

Deacon Larry Woodard