Sunday Thought 76

I was feeling a little depressed the other day. Once again the snow came and it took all day to get out, most of the family was sick and on antibiotics, and I was paying bills. But a good friend emailed my family and lifted our spirits with some kind words and encouragement.

In Exodus chapter 17, the Israelites are drawn into a battle. Moses sends the troops in and he watches from on top of the hill with the staff of God in his hand. Now, when Moses lifted his hand up (with the staff), the Israelites prevailed in the battle, but when he let his hand down, the enemy prevailed. After awhile, Moses’ hand grew tired and he couldn’t keep his hand up. So two of his men – Aaron and Hur took a stone and gave it to Moses’ for a seat, and then they supported his hands. The Israelites then won the battle convincingly.

Like Moses in this battle, like myself this week, we can all use a hand, we can all use some encouragement. We need to find friends or family who can encourage us in the tough times, who will stand with us. Someone who will laugh with us, cry with us, even get tough with us, and will forgive us when we fail.

Life is too tough to go it alone. We need each other. Take some time this week to encourage someone you know who is going through a difficult season.