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As Moses found out, the hands of a leader can get heavy (Exodus 17:8-13). Amalek had declared war on Israel and Israel was assured victory as long as Moses could hold up the staff of God, but the battle outlasted Moses’ arms and he was in need of help. Enter Aaron and Hur. They helped Moses keep his hands lifted the rest of the day until victory was secured for God’s people.
To every Christian who helps to lift the heavy hands that elders, deacons and preachers sometimes struggle with in their fight for the gospel and service to the church, thank you! Because of you—and you know who you are—many victories have been won. Keep it up!
Eugene Adkins