Unseen Heroes

Aaron and Hur supported his hands,
one on one side, and the other on the other side;
and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.
Exodus 17:12
Today's Bible Reading: Exodus 17:8–15.
Stories in the Bible can make us stop and wonder. For instance, when Moses led God’s people to the Promised Land and the Amalekites attacked, how did he know to go to the top of the hill and hold up God’s staff? (Ex 17:8–15). We are not told, but we learn that when Moses raised his hands, the Israelites would win the battle, and when he lowered them, the Amalekites would win. When Moses got tired, his brother Aaron and another man, Hur, held up the arms of Moses so that the Israelites could triumph. It is interesting that the task of holding Moses’s hands in the air did not fall only to Moses. Moses needed Aaron and Hur’s aid. It seems that the need for help is part of the point of the story.
We are not told much about Hur, but he played a crucial role at this point in Israel’s history. This reminds us that unseen heroes matter, that supporters and those who encourage leaders play a key and often overlooked role. Leaders may be the ones mentioned in the history books or lauded on social media, but the quiet, faithful witness of those who serve in other ways is not overlooked by the Lord. He sees the person who intercedes daily in prayer for friends and family, and the Lord's workers. He sees the one who cleans the church each week. He sees the neighbour, who reaches out with a word of encouragement.
God is using us, even if our task feels insignificant. May we notice and thank God, for any unseen heroes who help us.
Prayer
Dear Father, thank You for creating me and gifting me in my own unique way. Help me to serve You and others faithfully, and to appreciate those You send to help me. In Jesus name. Amen.
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