Hands Toward Heaven, Conflict and Courage, Mar 30

I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting. 1 Timothy 2:8.  {CC 95.1}        Because of Israel's disobedience and departure from God, they were allowed to be brought into close places and to suffer adversity; their enemies were permitted to make war with them, to humble them and lead them to seek God in their trouble and distress. . . .  {CC 95.2}        When Israel was assailed by the Amalekites, Moses gave Joshua directions to fight with their enemies.  {CC 95.3}        Moses and Aaron and Hur were stationed on a hill overlooking the battlefield. With arms outstretched toward heaven, and holding the rod of God in his right hand, Moses prayed for the success of the armies of Israel. As the battle progressed, it was observed that so long as his hands were reaching upward, Israel prevailed, but when ...