Have you ever heard of Hur? “Didn’t you mean to say, ‘Haven’t you heard of her?'” No, I meant to say, “Hur.” He is one of the great “supporting roles” in the Bible. Literally!
In Exodus 17, Amalek came to fight against Israel. The plan for the Israelites involved many people in several different roles. There was Moses, the fearless leader of the Israelites and spokesman for God. Not only did he inform of the plan (v.9), it was his hands that, when raised, allowed Israel to prevail (v.11). There was also Joshua, the leader of the armed forces who mounted the charge into battle (vv.9-10, 13). Alongside Joshua were the men chosen to fight. We do not know their names. However, we can appreciate their courage and valor.

There are also two more individuals in the account. Aaron and Hur are the unsung heroes – the supporting roles – of the battle. They had the grand task of holding up Moses’ hands. As long as Moses keeps his arms and staff in the air, Israel wins. They fall, and Israel loses. The vital lesson for us is that everyone can contribute because everyone can be a Hur! (Now, truthfully, how many of those reading this have heard of Hur?) Not everyone will be a preacher, elder, deacon, teacher, or someone in the “spotlight.” There are things for you to do that are just as vital, important, and necessary. How can you be a Hur?

• Make a phone call to the person that hasn’t been attending.
• Send a card to encourage a missionary or preacher, or to lift someone who is sick or sorrowful.
• Make a meal for a shut-in.
• Wash baptismal garments, clean the building, or prepare communion.
• Financially support a preacher student, a teacher, or a missionary.
• Visit your preacher or youth minister at his office to pray for him and his family.
• Make homemade cookies, bread, or some other good to give to visitors.
• Stop an elder after services, pull him into a classroom, and pray for him.
• Be a “helper” in a children’s class.
• Send flowers, or a bring a gift card by for the office personnel – Meda, Teri, and Lynn.
• Make it a point to welcome all the visitors at each service.
• Invite a deacon and his family over for Sunday lunch. Invite a different one each week until you have had them all over.

Even the most unknown, ungifted person can contribute to the victory. Ultimately the victory is because of the Lord (vv.14-16). However, He expects all of us to do our part because every part is essential!

So, what are you waiting on? Be a Hur!

Corey Sawyers