Who’s in your tribe? Relationships are important. Forming the right partnerships enables us to accomplish more. These connections offer the opportunity for give and take. In a party of two or more, the outcome becomes exponential. Deuteronomy 32:30 confirms this by saying, “One man will chase a thousand and two put ten thousand to flight.” Regardless of the type of relationship, we’re better together.
The Story: Exodus 17:8-13
In Exodus 17:8-13, Amalek and his people came against Moses and the children of Israel. Moses told Joshua to gather the men to fight the advancing army. Moses also stated that tomorrow he would stand on top of the hill with his staff in his hand. The next day everyone went to their positions. When Moses held up his hands, the Israelites prevailed, but when his hands were down, the Amalekites prevailed. Unfortunately, Moses struggled to keep his hands up the longer the battle continued. Since Aaron and Hur were with Moses, they gave him a rock to sit on and held up Moses’ hands. As a result, Joshua and his army defeated the opposition.
The Lesson
From this passage, we see the importance of having the right people in our tribe. We need people, who are willing to hold us up in the battle. We thrive when we surround ourselves with people who support, encourage, and motivate us. As a result, we excel with champions and not competitors.
If we desire to fulfill our purpose, it’s time to check the tribe.
- Do they promote and support you as you support and promote them?
- Does every conversation feel like comparison or competition?
- When you’re struggling, do they lift up your hands?
- Are you made better together?
These four questions are simple on the surface; yet reveal a greater depth with each response. Please know that these questions don’t only apply to your tribe, but to you as well. Self-reflection is essential. If we’re not receiving what we need from our tribe, is it possible that the issue is us. Maybe we’re not as invested as we would like them to be. Therefore, a thorough assessment of both sides is required as we endeavor to be BETTER TOGETHER.
