Exodus 17 – Pastor Mac Daily DEVO

But Moses’ hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it, while Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side. So his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. ¹³ And Joshua overwhelmed Amalek and his people with the sword. Exodus 17:12-13 – While the future of Israel would include many more battles, this was the first attack against God’s people beyond the enslavement in Egypt. We read that the attack ended with victory being given to the Israelites, but who are we to credit this victory towards? Joshua was the one on the battlefield leading the charge, without his valor and efforts the enemy would not have been defeated. Moses was the one in fervent prayer over the battle and we see whenever his hands dropped and the prayers faded, the enemy would find the advantage. Without Moses and his steadfast prayer they would have been defeated. Then there is Aaron and Hur, who held up Moses’ weary hands and without their support Moses wouldn’t have been able to do His part causing the battle to be lost. Who then was the one that brought Israel the victory? You likely know the answer already, none of these men. The Lord brought the victory to Israel, but these men faithfully served and the Lord used them to bring about the victory. Such is the story with the victories in our life. It’s not our valor or steadfastness or even our charitable help that is winning any victories in this life, God is the one who is bringing about the change in this world. The Lord though does call His people to act and move according to His word to bring change and victory through. So remember it’s not you that’s the victor or gamechanger, that’s all Jesus. Yet the victor that is Jesus is calling you to walk and fight alongside Him in this life, bringing your best to the field. Be the hands and feet that Jesus uses to bring about His victory. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 3161

Question To Ponder: What are ways God can use you for His work in the world?

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