READ RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL. THE LIFTING OF OUR HANDS - PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME SUNDAY JULY 3RD, 2016
I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting (1 Timothy 2:8). The Bible shows us something remarkable on how the children of Israel recorded victory over the Amalekites. Moses had instructed Joshua to take soldiers to fight Amalek. Joshua did as Moses instructed, but Moses decided to go to the top of the hills, with Aaron and Hur, whilst Joshua battled the Amalekites. As the battle progressed, Aaron and Hur made an observation. They noticed that every time Moses held up his hands, Israel prevailed in the battle against Amalek. However, when his hands went down, Amalek prevailed. They decided therefore, to support Moses by lifting his hands on either side, while Moses sat on a stone. As a result, the Bible says, “…Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword” (Exodus 17:13). What’s most inspiring about this is how an act of faith in the earth activated heavenly powers, and caused victory for...