Standing in the Gap...

Man was never meant to live and exist by himself. When God created man, He said it wasn’t good for him to be alone, so He created a helpmate, Eve. Here in Exodus chapter 17, we find Moses’ arms growing tired from holding up his staff. It was significant that he do this, because as long as he held it up, the Israelites had the advantage over the Amalekites in battle. Aaron and Hur held up Moses’ arms when he tired to assure the victory. We always need other believers in our lives, be it family or friends to stand in the gap when we are weak or unable to finish the task. Are you one that understands this and allows others to help you when needed? Are you one to stand in the Gap for others? It’s what the Church is all about.

8 While the people of Israel were still at Rephidim, the warriors of Amalek attacked them. 9 Moses commanded Joshua, “Choose some men to go out and fight the army of Amalek for us. Tomorrow, I will stand at the top of the hill, holding the staff of God in my hand.”10 So 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. 11 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. 12 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. 13 As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle.14 After the victory, the Lord instructed Moses, “Write this down on a scroll as a permanent reminder, and read it aloud to Joshua: I will erase the memory of Amalek from under heaven.” 15 Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh-nissi (which means “the Lord is my banner”). 16 He said, “They have raised their fist against the Lord’s throne, so now the Lord will be at war with Amalek generation after generation.” Exodus 17:8-16