Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Fight, help, lead, and keep your arms up!

“As long as Moses held up the staff with his hands, the Israelites had the advantage.” Exodus 17:11

I have no idea where you are right now but wherever you are I want you to put your arms straight up above your head and leave them there as you read this devotional.(If someone asks what you are doing, ask them to join you or even help you) I hope you will because it will bring you that much closer to experiencing what Moses went through. And if you do participate whatever you do don’t let them down until you finish!

I wonder this morning who you and I are in this story (Exodus 17:8-11). Maybe some of us are Joshua’s leading the army into battle. Maybe some of us are Moses’ holding up the staff of God so that the men in battle will be victorious. Maybe we are Aaron’s and Hur’s who have now come to the aid of the Moses’. Maybe some of us feel like we are the Israelites who are on the battle field fighting the enemy.

Wherever we are, God has a purpose for us, and He has positioned us in those places for a specific reason.

For the Israelites fighting-know that this war whatever it may be; cancer, a broken marriage, addiction, depression, loss of a job, maybe even your job, persecution, or sin will come to an end if you just keep fighting .

For the Joshua’s who are leading the army-stay focused on Christ, trust in the commander in Chief; be encouraging, supportive, and positive. Pray for your army, (family, friends, and the body of Christ). Stand firm against the attacks, and endure for victory is near.

For the Moses’-keep your arms up no matter the cost, no matter how weary, or heavy your arms become. Keep your eyes on the Lord and be in constant thought and prayer for those you are interceding for.  Don’t let Satan get into your mind consuming you with thoughts of self, because then you are more likely to lower your arms, let up your guard, and those whom you are helping will begin to be overcome-including you. And remember you are where and who God chose for this task, therefore He will equip you with the strength you need to endure as long as you focus on Him.

For all the Aaron’s, and Hur’s –you are so important even if you feel as though your task, job is overlooked. It is not and it is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. You are the ones who God has called to be at the aid of the Moses’. Your help in sharing in the responsibility, your commitment, your prayers, your encouragement and your selflessness is what brings victory. We need more Aaron’s and Hur’s in this world because our Spiritual leaders are becoming tired from holding up their arms.

So brethren take pride in where God has placed you in this season of life, because victory is near, so keep fighting, keep leading, keep your arms up and keep helping.

Did your arms become heavy and tired? Imagine keeping them up through a war?

Prayer: Lord Your banner over us is love. Thank You! Thank you for all the Israelites who are fighting today, thank You for all the Joshua’s, Moses’ , Aaron’s and Hur’s.  Lord we rejoice today because victory is ours in Christ Jesus. Yes indeed the end is near, hasten the day Lord Jesus. We are ready to meet the Savior. Amen