In Exodus 17, Joshua, as captain of Israel’s army, was below engaging the enemy (Amalek). But victory did not so much depend on Joshua’s astute tactics as on the fact that on the hill above a man stood with his hands held up. When he grew weary, there were two who helped to hold up his hands.
What a picture! In the battlefield of life we may think that our courage and strength have gained the victory. But faith counts on a real, living Man there in God’s presence with His hands uplifted, never growing weary. He will save all the way home. How important to realize that our victory depends wholly on that glorious Intercessor at God’s right hand.
R. Thonney