Exodus 17:12 "So it came about when Moses held his hand up, that Israel prevailed, and when he let his hand down, Amalek prevailed. 12 But Moses' hands were heavy. Then they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it; and Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side and one on the other."
We've all heard of Moses, the leader of Israel ...but probably heard less about Aaron and Hur. However they were both instrumental in Israel surviving the battle against Amalek.
Aaron and Hur were the offensive lineman in this battle, and Moses was the Quarterback...Aaron and Hur provided critical, behind the scenes support. They were willing to anonymously do their job to advance God's cause, even while knowing the credit would go to Moses.
How about us? Are we willing to toil in the shadows without acknowledgment? The church today has too many quarterbacks, and not enough lineman. We need more servants who are willing to battle in the trenches, with no expectation or need of recognition.
Every sermon you have ever heard required dozens and dozens of people to make it happen. Each one, every bit as important as the preacher. Someone had to set up chairs, others had to work the sound system, some helped with parking, etc. Numerous unnamed people, all essential to the gospel being spread. They are in every church, and they are indispensable....but by definition, you don't know their name.
This week let's look for opportunities to be linemen. Sweep a floor, Stack some chairs, help in the nursery. Do something behind the scenes that advances the cause of Jesus..."and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you." (Matt. 6:3).
Be so in love with Christ that the honor of serving His children is all the spotlight you need.
“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”
― Harry S. Truman
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