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*A Few Good Men*
*Exodus 17: 8-16*
*I.
**They Were Specifically Selected (v.
9a)*
*"Choose"* -- an acceptable appointment -- excellent
*Notice* -- Moses communicated the need *w~/his Leaders, not the laity.*
*Reason* -- *everything rises & falls on leadership* -- he *identified* them, *nurtured* them, & *equipped* them.
*Lesson* -- Battle was won before it began!
*A.
**Selected the Right Men -- How?*
· *Assessed his needs*: What is needed?
He needed warriors, not negotiators.
· *Assets on hand* -- Who do I have available?
· *Ability of candidates*: Who is able?
· *Attitude of candidates*: Who is willing?
· *Accomplishments*: Who gets things done?
*/This may be the reason you haven't been selected to do anything in the church!/*
1.
*Joshua* -- later would lead them into the promise land -- he was gaining experience for greater battles to come!
2.
*Aaron* -- 1st High Priest of God; effective communicator; Moses' mouthpiece.
3.
*Hur* -- stood w~/Aaron by Moses' side & held up his hands.
*Lesson* -- God gives individuals special abilities, which he weaves together for his use
*II.
**They Saw The Need (vv.
8-9)*
*A.
**The symbol -- Moses & The Rod of God*
1.
God calls & qualifies his people for service.
2.
Joshua fights, Moses prays, Aaron & Hur support & help carry shoulder the load -- All ministers to Israel.
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Moses @ top of the hill -- the visible representation of God -- to be seen by Israel.
*4.
**Rod of God*
a) Wonder-working rod -- summoned the plagues of Egypt.
b) Brought Israel out of bondage
c) Parted the Red Sea
d) Struck rocks & water flowed
e) Brought quail & manna from heaven
*The rod held up -- 2 reasons*
1.
Reflect on the great things God has done for Israel...
2.
To appeal to God & invoke His help -- The battle is not yours, it's the Lord's!
*The Word of God & The Rod -- *
*Represent God's presence*
*B.
**Moses was Strained & Stressed (v.
11)*
1.
Moses was not only a standard-bearer, but also an intercessor, pleading w~/God for success & victory.
*Lesson* -- When you pastor goes before the enemy -- sincere prayers should be made to God for his presence.
2.
Strongest arm extended will eventually fail
3.
Joshua's hands weren't heavy -- Moses' were because he was pleading w~/God
4.
Notice -- Exodus 17: 1-7, they were arguing with Moses, murmuring.
*Lesson* -- God had to convince Israel that the hand of Moses contributed more to their safety than their own hands.
*Application* -- watch what you say and do to your pastor -- your safety just may well be in His hands!
Your success will ultimately depend on how well you support your pastor -- fight him, you'll lose.
Support him, victory will come.
* C.
Moses Struggling (v.
12a)*
1.
Up & down went the hands -- symbolizing Israel's total dependence on the power of God.
2.
He was tired -- he began to struggle.
3.
The struggle -- spiritual in nature -- warring against principalities…spiritual wickedness in high places.
Spiritual warfare going on…Daniel & Gabriel…sent Michael to clear the pathway.
*Lesson* -- we're fighting people (which Satan wants) instead of the force that's driving them (things we can't see).
*III.
**They Seized Moment (v.
12b -13)*
*A.
**They Shouldered The Responsibility*
/"*they took a stone*" effective teamwork -- requirement for leadership./
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1. Saw the need, immediately seized the moment by "shouldering" or supporting
2.
No debate -- argument -- passing of the buck -- "Pastor got himself in a lot of trouble."
3.
Could no longer stand -- they got a stone "represents support."
They shouldered the responsibility in 2--ways:
1.
*Physically* -- they noticed his struggle & immediately knew what to do
2.
*Spiritually* -- saw Moses interceding, they began to intercede.
· I'd be willing to suggest that Aaron & Hur began to pray & pick up where Moses left off.
· Moses chose them because he knew how hard the journey would be & he needed men who could & would pray, w~/o any doubt (James 1:6)
B.
*They Shared Words of Encouragement*
*/(v.
12) …steady 'til the going down of the sun…/*
1.
One on one side, one on the others -- so that his hands remain steady
2.
No argument about who's in charge -- Moses is in charge
3.
Didn't try to kick him when he was down & tired
4.
Didn't try to seize the moment for themselves -- no they supported him with prayer, words of encouragement, & physical support
*The North Canadian Goose -- V-Formation*
*Lesson*: Aaron & Hur were willing to stay there until victory was assured.
*I wish church folk had goose sense!*
*IV.
**They Shared The Victory (vv.
13-16)*
Moses made sure God got the glory -- sets up trophies
*A.
**Victories are "Scripted."
(v.
14)*
1.
Things not written tend to be forgotten.
2. God constantly reminded Israel to write things down
*Lesson*: things are written down to remind us that that the same God that blesses us will deliver us!
*We're defeated -- no memorials, no stones, no victories -- just defeats.
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*So we can't access God's power!*
3.
Written on a scroll & read to be remembered, detail by detail for future generations.
4.
Just as the sign on their hands & forehead -- remember it was the Lord who delivered them.
/"…rehearse it in the ears of Joshua…" Joshua's commissioning as the next leader/
Rehearse -- to do it again, & again, & again
Generations to come may remember what the Lord has done!
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