How to Withstand Spiritual Attack

To better understand what we would do when facing an unprovoked attack, let’s look at Israel’s reaction to a situation such as this. As described in Exodus, subsequent to the attack from the Amalekites in Rephidim, we see two actions taking place. First, The Jew’s had to do their part. Second, God accomplished His part. We all want God to do His part, the supernatural. As the battle ensued, Moses lifted his hands and the Israelites prevailed. However when Moses’ hands fell, the upper hand went to the Amalekites. This was God at work. Before God would accomplish His part; Moses, Aaron, Joshua, Hur, and the other chosen men had to act. If we’re going to prevail unto victory in this spiritual war, we will have to follow their example. This example includes the following actions; discussion, decision, daring, and dependence.

First, Moses met with Joshua, Hur, and Aaron and discussed amongst the leadership the steps of action to take. They then made a decision. This was followed by the daring actions performed as they fought the might foes. It took great daring and courage to face the Amalekites, having been delivered from the grips of slavery only sixty days prior. Often times we don’t see God do His part, because we don’t have any “dare” left in us. God blesses faith. We don’t have to, and must not, cower in the face of the enemy. Many victories and opportunities to see the Lord are lost, because we refuse to dare. Our part is also to have dependence. Moses held up the staff and holy hands to God. When he did, something supernatural happened. During the battle, some fought, others raised their hands, while some held up the hands of those which were raised. All together, they prevailed. Everyone needs to do their part in this supernatural warfare. We must always remain faithful until the sun sets and the battle is won.

What is the picture of God’s supernatural divine intervention? What’s the idea behind Moses holding up his hands? Here, there is intercessory prayer taking place. Moses prays atop the hill for God to intercede on behalf of His people, protecting and bringing them to victory. Biblically, the lifting of hands is not simply an isolated incident.

Ezra 9:5, “And at the evening sacrifice I arose up from my heaviness; and having rent my garment and my mantle, I fell upon my knees, and spread out my hands unto the LORD my God,”

Often in the scripture, you will see the servants of the Lord holding up their hands to the Lord. This symbolizes worship, as well as intercessory prayer. The New Testament equivalent of this is found in I Timothy 2:8. Here, God did His part when a holy man prayed, lifting his hands.

I Timothy 2:8, “I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting,”

It’s not simply for ourselves, but for those we care about that we are engaged in war and conflict. Here, Moses was indirectly involved, as he lifted holy hands to God on the Israelites’ behalf. However, he became weary, as we sometimes do, but failed to cease his intercession. We must take up the sword and fight, while also interceding in prayer, on the behalf of others. May we pray for our young generation, lifting holy hands on their behalf. Remember, Satan has unleashed every form of weaponry against them. We see similar instruction in Ephesians 6.

Ephesians 6:18-20, “Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.”

Paul understood the importance of intercessory prayer and the weakness of our flesh. He begged those to pray for him for boldness in proclaiming the truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ. When Moses lifted up his hands and God blessed the Israelites, God was teaching us the importance of praying for one another. We all need holy hands lifted on our behalf. I encourage you to exhort the brethren saying, “I’m here to lift your hands up so you can pray! This is our part as believers!” Let us all be men and women of intercessory prayer. For whom did you pray this morning?

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