From GOD Comes The Victory

"When the Israelites were at Rephidim, the Amalekites came and attacked them.  So Moses said to Joshua, 'Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites in the morning.  As for me, I will stand with GOD's staff in my hand at the top of the hill.'

Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had directed, while Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill.  It happened that when Moses raised his hands, the Israelites would win but when he lowered them, the Amalekites would have the advantage.

As Moses' arms grew weary they placed a stone for him to sit on while Aaron and Hur on either side held up his arms which remained steadily raised until sunset.  For his part Joshua mowed down Amalek and his people with the sword." - Exodus 17:8-13 

(The victory over Amalek completes these experiences of Divine Providence.  Joshua directs the battle, but Moses with his rod lifted, works wonders.  From GOD comes the victory.

In this story, the Christian tradition has always recognized an image of prayer that obtains victories from GOD.

The prophets mission is not just to speak, but also to be an intercessor before GOD: 1 Samuel 7:7; Jeremiah 7:16; Exodus 32:30.

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