Moments of Inspiration
Jehovah Nissi
When the clouds hung dark o'er Israel,
Breathing threats and slaughter, sought her undefended coast.
Then how precious to the faithful this eternal truth they knew,
There is no restraint to God to save by many or by few!"
When Benadad compasses Aphek, and the followers of the Lord,
Like two little flocks of kids, stood pent within that heathen horde;
When at morn the blood of Syrians moistened all the plain like dew,
" There was no restraint to God to save by many or by few".
This poem was written about the battle against Amalek. It went on all day. Moses went upon the hill overlooking the battle. When Moses lifted up his arms the battle went Israel’s way but when his arms fell the battle went the other way. So, Aaron and Hur kept up the arms of Moses till the going down of the sun and Israel prevailed against Amalek. After the victory Moses built an alter to the Lord and called it Jehovah Nissi (The Lord is our banner), and the Lord swore he would have war with Amalek from generation to generation. Exodus 17 vs 8: 16.
The story and short history of Rahab
I think that most of us are familiar with the story of Rahab. How she was a prostitute and a Gentile, living in Jericho. Joshua sent out men to spy out the land. Rahab protected and hid them, and she knew that God would give the victory to Israel. In return she asked for the safety of her family. Which was granted. She lowered the spies from a window in the wall and sent pursuers on a false trail. Not so well known is that she believed in God and converted to Judaism and married Salmon, they had a son named Boaz who married Ruth they bore Obed the father of Jesse, Jesse was the father of King David. In Matthew’s Gospel, Rahab is listed in the genealogy of Jesus. This shows that God can use individuals from various and sinful backgrounds and circumstances to play important roles in his larger plan.
Rahab’s story is one of redemption and trust.