Growing Weary

"When Moses' hands grew tired, they took a stone and put it under him and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur held his hands up--one on one side, one on the other--so that his hands remained steady till sunset"- Exodus 17:12 (NIV).

The battle was in favor of Israel's army as long as Moses held his hands high. But his hands grew tired after awhile. It was fellow believers, Aaron and Hur, who stood by his side keeping his hands steady until the victory was theirs (v.12-13). Battles continue, some ongoing and some new, but you grow weary at times. Christian friends are placed in our lives to strengthen our feeble hands, reminding us to remain strong, God will come with vengeance and divine retribution to save us (Isaiah 35:3-4). Rejoice in all of this, though you suffer. These trials prove the genuineness of your faith, more valuable than gold, and will result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus is revealed (1 Peter 6-7). Give thanks to the Father for Christian friends and the opportunity to offer your support when they grow weary.