Jack was on the last mile when he gave up. It was his first marathon, and he was running alone. After stopping for a drink of water at an aid station, he felt exhausted and sat down on the grass beside the course. He had just about decided to quit the race when two runners came by.

Although they were strangers, they saw Jack and asked if he wanted to run with them. Suddenly, he found his strength growing. Jack stood and, running alongside the two women, he finished the race.

Those women remind me of Aaron and Hur, two friends who helped Moses, the leader of the Israelites, at an important moment (EX. 17:8-13). When the Israelites were under attack, the battle could only be won when Moses held his staff up (V.11). When Moses’ strength began to fail, Aaron and Hur stood on either side of him, holding up his arms for him until sunset (V.12).

Following God is not something we do alone. He did not create us to run the race of life solo. Friends, family and our church can help us keep going through the hard times as we keep trusting God.

By: Amy Peterson

To Pray About . . .

God, thank You for the people I know who encourage me to keep following You. Help me to look out for others as well.