[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/2/19)[:]

[:en]DON’T RUN ALONE

When the Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim, Moses told Joshua to choose some men and go out to fight the Amalekites.  So Joshua and his men fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered while Moses, together with Aaron and Hur went to the stop of the hill.  When Moses held up his hand with the staff of God, the Israelites were winning.  But when Moses’ hands grew tired and lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.  When Moses’s strength began to fail, Aaron and Hur stood on either side of him, holding up his arms for him until sunset.  So the Amalekites armywere defeated by the sword of Joshua.  (Exo. 17:8-13)

When we are running the race of life, we need companions to help and encourage us.  Following God is not a solo endeavor.  We must not run alone.  We need someone to support us through trials and difficulties. – (Amy Peterson)[:]