RELATIONSHIPS THAT TRANSFORM

Exodus 17:10-13
Holy Bible. New Living Translation copyright © 1996, 2004 by Tyndale Charitable Trust.

Israel Defeats the Amalekites

10 So Joshua did what Moses had commanded and fought the army of Amalek. Meanwhile, Moses, Aaron, and Hur climbed to the top of a nearby hill. 11 As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage. 12 Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. 13 As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle.

The Bible repeatedly exhibits relationships that transform and bring about growth. Moses and Joshua, Jesus and the disciples, Paul and Barnabas, Paul and Timothy – all of these relationships provide illustrations of the manner in which mentors can help to build the future leaders. Today’s passage reveals how God affected Moses and Moses in turn affected the life of Joshua.

God inspired and empowered Moses to do great deeds on His behalf. Moses, in turn, commissioned Joshua to lead the people of Israel after his death. In each relationship instance, the life of the mentee was transformed. Think today about who has effected this same kind of transformation in your life. Are you working to pass on the wisdom of your experience to another?