Encouragers!

I often think about Moses and the weight of responsibility placed on him in leading God's people. This role was one he accepted very reluctantly. ( Exodus 3:11; 4:1, 10, & 13) However, he fulfilled it very humbly. (i.e. Numbers 12:3) When seventy elders were appointed to aid Moses in dealing with the people, that must have been a great encouragement. In his humility he felt no threat to his position. (note Numbers 11:29) Even when the people of God did not make it easy on Moses, he still pled with God on their behalf as he encouraged them to remain faithful to Him.

On one occasion Moses was provided some special personal assistance by two individuals. When the Amalekites came out to fight against Israel, Joshua was sent to lead the fight while Moses went up to the top of a hill with Aaron and Hur. ( Exodus 17:9-10) As long as Moses held up his hands holding the staff of God, Israel prevailed. However, when he lowered his hands, Amalek prevailed. ( Exodus 17:11)

How long would we be able to hold up our hands? Though it may not seem like much for a while, as time goes on it becomes more difficult. What did Moses need? He needed exactly the encouraging practical help he received.

We read. . .
"(12) 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 ESV)

Encouragers! We all need them. Hopefully we also are one. Since there are many aspects of life that can be burdensome, we need others who will be there for us and we need to be there for others as well. There are many things that can be handled fine by ourselves for a while. However, as time goes on, though the actual weight might not change, one can become wearier and wearier under it. Moses had the help of Aaron and Hur on each side of him to offer SUPPORT. Are we experiencing such SUPPORT beside us? Are we also providing it for others?

Paul exhorted. . .
"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." ( Galatians 6:2 ESV)

Let us be mindful of being ones who would not add further burdens and discouragement. Rather than lifting our hands against, may we raise our hands to help uplift others.

Have a great day ENJOYING MUTUAL SUPPORT FOR GODLY LIVING!
Carl

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