Pastor Bell's Words To Live By

After addressing the moaning and complaining, Moses had to navigate a way through territory occupied by people hostile to Yahweh and people who wanted to destroy them because they look disorganised and weak. It is at ones weakest point that the enemy tries to comes in. For Moses and the children of Israel, the Amalekites posed a specific threat. Their method of operation was to attack from the rear and pick off the weak, the young and those who lag behind. During this time however, Moses goes up to a high vantage point and assumes the worship posture. And every time he lifts his hands to heaven Joshua and his soldiers succeed, and every time his hands drop, they are pushed back.

Here Moses demonstrates to us the power of worship. To succeed in any battle you are engaged in, get into worship mode, irrespective of how difficult the task ahead seems. For as the Psalmist says “You Yahweh are Holy, enthroned in the praises of Israel” (Psalm 22:3 NKJV), and as we praise God in the midst of adversity he brings deliverance.

Today be aware that the Amalekite spirit is still around. It still seeks to attack those who are weak and who lag behind and those wavering in their faith. But we have the same weapon that Moses used and we also have the Holy Spirit to help us as we pass through enemy territory. Remember the ‘The Lord is Your Banner’ and offers divine protection.  Have a read of Exodus 17:8-16.