Exodus 17:8-16 “Then came Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim. And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. So Joshua did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur went up to the top of the hill. And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed. But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword. And the Lord said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven. And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah–nissi: For he said, Because the Lord hath sworn that the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.”
Hur is a man we don’t know much about. There are just a few verses about him and many of the ones we do have are part of genealogy.
In this Scripture, this is the Israelites’ first battle on their way into the Promised Land.
Hur is seen here holding up one of Moses’ hands during the battle.
Look closely at verse 9. Moses says he will go to the top of the hill. Verse 10 shows Aaron and Hur standing by him. As far as we can see, Moses didn’t ask them to go.
Moses was the leader of the Israelites at this time. Aaron and Hur are supporting their leader, the man of God. Willingly.
Many times, in context, this is preached and taught to remind us to support our pastor as long as he is being biblical and following God. To which I agree 110%.
However, I believe the attitude and example of Hur can be applied to us wives as well.
We need this kind of servants attitude and support in our homes today.
Hur climbed to the top of the hill with Moses.
Do you ever feel like life is an uphill battle? Maybe there are trials in your marriage that feel like a mountain you can’t ever get to the top of.
Be like Hur. Keep climbing. Keep supporting your husband.
Hur jumped into action to help Moses without being asked. He had a servant’s heart. Do you? As a wife, you are your husband’s help-meet. No one else has been given that position. Just you. When trials come, when he is struggling, needs prayer or encouragement, are you there? Or do you have a “that’s not my job/problem” attitude? You are one flesh. His problems are yours too.
If Hur would have had that attitude, the Israelites would have lost the battle. People would have died and they would not have gained the land. Something was at stake for them, and the same is true for you and your marriage today.
The Israelites had victory because Hur chose to support their leader. Are you supporting the leader God has given you?
We see Hur supporting Moses until the going down of the sun. They were there all day, until the battle was over.
When your husband, marriage, or family are in the battle, are you there to support him?
Hur and Aaron didn’t know how long the battle would last. They didn’t ask. They just went and supported Moses’ hands as long as was needed. I encourage you to stay the course. Keep supporting, encouraging, and praying until the battle is over.
Hur was not greatly recognized, publicly thanked, or in a leadership position. He wasn’t the leader, nor was he bitter about being in submission to the leadership. Bitterness will not lead you to support your husband.
Likewise, as wives, we are to be in submission to our husband’s leadership.
Not being bitter or complaining, but willingly serving, even if that means we don’t get a “thank you.”
Being like Hur means you are invaluable, involved, sometimes invisible, but always an investor.
I am not saying you should be invisible to your husband. He should love and appreciate you. But to the world, the church, and sometimes even to your own family, the support and sacrifices you make will be unnoticed or even belittled.
But God sees and knows and your eternal reward is waiting for you in Heaven.
We serve, support, submit, and sacrifice as unto the Lord. So others may see Him through us. Not for the recognition and to be told by others that we are such good wives. Our reward and recognition come from God.
Dear wife, your husband needs your support, prayers, encouragement, submission, sacrifice, etc. This is invaluable to him, others, and your marriage/home as a whole.
You must be involved in order to support. If you’re watching tv, on your phone, or out with friends all the time, this isn’t being involved in your husband’s life or your home. Are you asking him how he is, how his day went, what he needs from you, or how you can pray for him? Those are simple ways we can be intentionally involved. If you don’t know how to support, just ask!
When you serve like Hur, you are investing. Investing in your husband, children, marriage, eternal rewards. This investment is always worth whatever sacrifices you make to do it.
Do not live this life seeking to get your own way. Seek to do this life God’s way. Trust His plan. Trust Him.
Stay in the Word, stay close to the Shepherd, and let Him lead you in paths of righteousness.
With Hope in His Service,
Heather
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