December 29

The Leader and His Team

So Joshua did what Moses had commanded, He led his men out to fight the army of Amalek. Meanwhile Moses, Aaron, and Hur went to the top of a nearby hill … then they stood on each side and held up his arms until sunset.

Exodus 17:10, 12b (NLT).


Exodus shows us the value of teamwork: victory. Moses was a great leader, but he came to understand, he couldn’t do it all himself. For without Joshua and his men in the field, and without Aaron and Hur by Moses’ side, Israel would not have prevailed.

In this chapter, there are at least two conflicts and two victories, but there are also two teams depicted as well. Moses had a team of leaders who stood shoulder to shoulder with him, certainly, but he was also part of a greater team.

You see, before he teamed up with Aaron and Hur and Joshua, he teamed up with God. He went to God; he cried out to God; and he obeyed God. And God gave the victory—through Moses and his team.


Father, thank You for reminding me of the value of teamwork and ultimately the need to let you lead. Help me to listen and, when You call, to lead as a part of Your team. Amen.