Aaron and Hur

But Moses hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. – Exodus 17v12

Israel had her challenges, but now it was time for a real battle. As they travelled through the wilderness they were attacked by the Amalekites. A battle ensued. Moses went up to the mountain to pray for the nation. As he lifted his arms to heaven the battled swayed in favour of Israel. When he dropped his arms the enemy took the advantage. The fate of Israel was literally on Moses’ shoulders.

As the day wore on Moses grew weary. Aaron and Hur were nearby and it was obvious that something had to be done. They brought him a stone to sit on then they took their place one on either side. When Moses grew tired and his arms dropped Aaron and Hur each took an arm and held his arms up for him. Israel won the day and the God gave them victory.

I have loved this account since the day I first read it. Israel depended on Moses but he was only human. He was tired. His strength was gone. He needed someone to stand by his side and hold him up for the fight. Praise God that Aaron and Hur were there.

There are times when we all need an Aaron and Hur to stand by our side and lift us up. There are times when someone we know is in the battle and needs us to act as an Aaron or a Hur and lift them up with support.

Praise God for the Aarons and Hurs who have stood with us in prayer and support through the years. Their faithfulness and strength has kept us going time after time after time.

Praise God as well for the blessed opportunities to be an Aaron or a Hur for other. What a joy it is to link up with them and hold up their arms for the battle.