Reaching out to God.

I just love the story of Moses in Exodus 17:8-16.  Moses was leading the people of Israel and their first test of battle was against a people call the Amalekites.  They were a desert people who saw the Israelites as a threat.  They attack Israel.  With Joshua at the head of the army, the Israelites went out to battle.  Moses stood on a high rock above the battle and lifted his hands up to heaven.  As long as his hands were in the air the Israelites were winning.  Whenever his hands fell tot he side they would begin to lose.  Aaron and Hur saw this problem so they had Moses sit down on a rock and they then took his hands and held them high until the victory was won. 
The lesson we learn is twofold.  First, when we lift our hands up to heaven there is a divine connection between God and us.  Jehovah Nissi, our banner connects with us and we get the victory.  The second lesson is that we need people to come along side of us from time to time and help us through to victory.  You cannot win every battle by yourself.  Allow God to send people to help you.  Together you will the Lord give you the victory.