The Strength of Companions
Before the foundation of the world, God laid out the plan for your life, and He offers you guidance along the path of righteousness. He never intended for you to walk it alone. Human beings are designed for relationships. He provides men and women — fellow believers — to come alongside you as encouragers, mentors, friends, and co-laborers. Consider Moses, the hero of Israel’s liberation, recipient of the Ten Commandments, and leader of the Israelites. It would be easy to think of him as a solitary figure, but Moses had friends and family who provided wise counsel and aid. For example, he relied heavily upon Aaron and Hur. God designed a battle plan involving all three men. From a hilltop, they observed the conflict against Amalek. As long as Moses raised his staff, the Israelites prevailed, but when his endurance waned, the enemy gained ground. So Aaron and Hur lent their strength and held Moses’ arms up to support his mission. A group of people united in the Lord can do so much more than someone acting alone. Moses proved that. He was a wise and formidable leader, in part because he had the loyal support and counsel of like-minded believers.
