Join us as we continue our walk through the book of Exodus, looking at chapters 17 and 18.
In chapter 17, the Israelites are attacked by the Amalekites, and we see a powerful picture of dependence on one another. Moses relies on Joshua to lead the battle, Joshua depends on Moses to keep his hands raised, and Moses needs Aaron and Hur to support him when he grows weary. Victory comes through shared effort, not individual strength.
In chapter 18, Moses is reunited with his father-in-law Jethro, who offers wise counsel. He reminds Moses that the burden of leadership is too great to carry alone and encourages him to invite others into the work.
These moments point us to a simple but important truth: we are not meant to do life on our own. We all need people around us—those who will pray for us, serve alongside us, lead us, and help carry our burdens.