2020-09-20 | PRESS IN
Exodus 13:17 – When Pharaoh finally let the people go, God did not lead them along the main road that runs through Philistine territory, even though that was the shortest route to the Promised Land. God said, “If the people are faced with a battle, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.”
Exodus 17: 8-13(NLT) – While the people of Israel were still at Rephidim, the warriors of Amalek attacked them. Moses commanded Joshua, “Choose some men to go out and fight the army of Amalek for us. Tomorrow, I will stand at the top of the hill, holding the staff of God in my hand.”
So Joshua did what Moses had commanded and fought the army of Amalek. Meanwhile, Moses, Aaron, and Hur climbed to the top of a nearby hill. As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage. Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle.
Partner with God
God is dependent on us
We each have a role
Press in
Exodus 17:16(NIV) – He said, “Because hands were lifted up against the throne of the Lord, the Lord will be at war against the Amalekites from generation to generation.”
1 Timothy 2:8(NLT) – “In every place of worship, I want men to pray with holy hands lifted up to God, free from anger and controversy.”
Participate in something bigger than you!
Build memorials
Exodus 17: 14-15 – Then the Lord said to Moses, “Write this for a memorial in the book and recount it in the hearing of Joshua, that I will utterly blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven. “And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-Lord-Is-My-Banner;
Revelation 12:11(NLT) – And they have defeated him by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.
Protect memorials
1 Timothy 2:8b(NLT) – free from anger and controversy.
Revelation 12:11b(NLT) – And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.
Rehearse the memorials
Exodus 17:14(KJV) – And the Lord said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.
Questions for discussion/reflection:
Do you believe God wants to make a way for you? Why or why not?
Talk about the idea of God being dependent on you. What’s your initial rection to that statement?
Share a time when you feel you partnered with God in some way?
What is a role you have operated in connected to the kingdom being advanced?
What are some examples of things that could be memorials in your life (through your family, friends, or church family)
What are some creative ways to build and rehearse memorials in your life?