Exodus 17 - Battle with the Amalekites | Bible Podcast, David Alley, Peace Christian Church

In this video listen to Exodus 17 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer.In Exodus 17 the Israelites grumble… again. This time they come to Rephidim where there isn’t sufficient water and Moses strikes the Rock, which is a symbol of Christ being struck and through him our provision coming.The Israelites are so bothered they want to kill Moses, and of course it is not his fault. God was behind this again, and it was a test of faith. It's a reminder that not everything our leader does is directly his choosing, and we need to trust God.Then ensues a battle for water… with the Amalekites. The Rephidim oasis was now a precious resource, and descendents of Esau, via Amalek, want it.Whilever Moses has his hands raised, they are winning. This is a picture of the power of a prayerful leader. But sometimes it's too much for a leader who needs help, which is given by Aaron and Hur holding up his hands. Leaders need prayer support too.Then the Lord wants this story recorded so that Joshua knows. Joshua was the winning general of the battle, but not privy to Moses’ actions. People on the ground should not assume all the glory, but be mindful of the invisible battle going on, and the power of prayer at work. Prayer doesn't guarantee there is no battle, but helps in the winning.