Exodus 17:8-16 - Homilies By J. Urquhart

Victory through faith.

I. IN THE WARFARE OF FAITH , PRAYER AND EFFORT MUST BE JOINED TOGETHER .

1 . Arrangements are carefully made for both.

2 . Joshua discomfited Amalek with the edge of the sword; but the battle was for or against Israel, as Moses' hands were lifted up in strong supplication or hung down in weariness.

II. AIDS TO PREVAILING PRAYER .

1 . The remembrance of past deliverances and services. Moses takes the rod of God in his hand.

2 . The union of many hearts: he sat on the hill-top in sight of Israel.

3 . Friendly help in weakness. Aaron and Hur hold up the wearied hands.

III. IN THE VICTORY OF THE RIGHTEOUS , A YET FURTHER TRIUMPH IS PROMISED . The promise is recorded in the book that that against which they war shall be swept from under heaven.

IV. THE GRATITUDE OF THE REDEEMED IN THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH . The monument of victory is an altar and its name Jehovah-Nissi.— U .