The victory we see in Exodus 17:8-16 isn't one that is achieved through great strategy or overwhelming numbers and human feats of strength. This victory is a direct result of God's will and strength. This passage reminds us that there are battles that need fought, we need to be united in this fight, and we need the LORD to be our strength in the fight.

Exodus 17:8-16

8Then Amalek came and fought with Israel at Rephidim. 9So Moses said to Joshua, “Choose for us men, and go out and fight with Amalek. Tomorrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand.”  ...