But Moses' arms grew tired.
So Aaron and Hur …
stood beside him
and held up his arms …
until the sun went down.
Exodus 17:12
Early in the Exodus, the Israelites faced a powerful enemy. By God’s providence, “11 whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed; and whenever he lowered his hand, Amalek prevailed.”
I don’t know about you, but after the Deeper Life Conference, I was both energized and exhausted.
That’s normal!
Like a mighty athlete, we have just run a great race. We set a new record … perhaps a personal best. What does a great athlete do next? Prepares to run again! Intends to set more records! But first, the athlete catches their breath!
It may take a few days before the great athlete is ready to once more. It may take you a few days after a mountain top experience to charge forward again too. Therefore, in the mean time, I hope you’re simply breathing. Deeply breathing!
The Old Testament word for Spirit is ru’ach. This rich old word also means breath. Slowly, deeply, intentionally breathe.
And if you sense that your spiritual breath is waning, call upon your most faith-filled friends, just like Moses called on Aaron and Hur. Invite them to hold up your hands and lift up your spirit.
Tired should be temporary. Uplifted can be permanent!
In Christ’s Love,
a sprinter in spurts who wants to be
a spiritual long-distance runner
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