“Keep your private devotion as the foundation of your public service.”
Thoughts from daily Bible reading for today – May 30, 2025
And his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. Exodus 17:12
Sometimes, even the strongest leaders need someone to support them. That’s exactly what we see in Exodus 17, when Moses, staff in hand, stood on a hill during a fierce battle between Israel and the Amalekites. As long as his arms were raised, Israel had the upper hand. But when his arms drooped from fatigue, the tide turned. So, what did he do? He didn’t struggle alone. Aaron and Hur, two trusted companions, recognized their leader’s weakness and stepped in—not with loud speeches or flashy miracles, but by holding up his arms. One on each side. All day long. And that’s where we find the verse: “His hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” This wasn’t just a military strategy—it was a living picture of intercession, support, and community. Moses was praying with his body, trusting God for victory. But he couldn’t do it alone. He needed the prayers and strength of others to keep standing. Love stays strong.
We all have moments like that—battles where our strength runs low and our arms tremble with the weight of the day. That’s when God often sends an Aaron or a Hur into our lives—someone to lift us in prayer, steady our faith, and remind us that we’re not fighting alone. Because sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do… is let someone help you hold your arms up. Are you weary in the Lord’s work? Are you fighting battles that seem never to end? Whatever you face, stay strong in prayer and community with those who love you. Keep your private devotion as the foundation of your public service. In the process of facing obstacles, fatigue comes as you exercise great faith. But as Paul reminds us, “do not grow weary in well doing” (Galatians 6:9).
Let’s be honest—doing the right thing isn’t always easy. Especially when it feels like no one notices or thanks you, and nothing changes. You forgive, and they still hurt you. You serve, and no one claps. You give, and the need keeps growing. After a while, your soul gets tired. You start wondering, “Is this even worth it?” That’s exactly why Paul wrote to the believers in Galatia, who were learning how to live by the Spirit, not just believe in Jesus, but walk like Him. And part of that walk meant doing good: bearing each other’s burdens, being generous, living with integrity. But the grind was real, and Paul knew it. So he gives them—and us—this encouragement: “Let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” In other words: Don’t give up. Keep planting seeds. The harvest is coming. He doesn’t sugarcoat it—yes, you’ll grow tired. But don’t let the weariness win. Your labor in the Lord is not in vain. Just because you don’t see the fruit yet doesn’t mean the roots aren’t growing.
God sees every quiet act of faithfulness. Every choice to love, forgive, give, stay, pray, or serve—it’s seed. And if you don’t quit, you’ll see the harvest. Maybe not today. Maybe not even in the way you expect. But it will come in due season. So, stay strong. Keep sowing. Keep showing up. Because the One who promised the harvest is faithful. Stay strong in Christ!
Prayer
Lord, strengthen me when I grow weary in prayer. Help me press in with faith, trusting You hear every word. Teach me to persevere, anchored in Your promises and love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Application
Where do you need support in your weariness?
Related Reading
Isaiah 41:10; Joshua 1:9; Philippians 4:13; 2 Timothy 1:7
Worship Resource
Gateway Worship: Jesus My Healer
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