Much of what we enjoy

is connected to sacrifice

we may be unable to see.

The mission:

Journey Church exists to 

help people take their

next step toward Jesus

While the people of Israel were still at Rephidim, the warriors of Amalek attacked them. Moses commanded Joshua, “Choose some men to go out and fight the army of Amalek for us. Tomorrow, I will stand at the top of the hill, holding the staff of God in my hand.” So Joshua did what Moses had commanded and fought the army of Amalek.

As long as Moses held up the staff in his hand, the Israelites had the advantage. But whenever he dropped his hand, the Amalekites gained the advantage. Moses’ arms soon became so tired he could no longer hold them up. So Aaron and Hur found a stone for him to sit on. Then they stood on each side of Moses, holding up his hands. So his hands held steady until sunset. As a result, Joshua overwhelmed the army of Amalek in battle.

Exodus 17:8–13

You might assume…

MOSES is critical because he’s the visible leader

Natural Obedience

focuses the Mission on God.

We do not just work for God, we depend on God. 

You might assume…

MOSES is critical because he’s the visible leader

Joshua is critical because he’s fighting the battle

Natural effort

moves the mission.

“Grace doesn't oppose effort, it opposes earning” 

Dallas Willard

You might assume…

MOSES is critical because he’s the visible leader

Joshua is critical because he’s fighting the battle

Aaron and Hur are critical because they support Moses

Natural support

sustains the mission.

Visibility and value

are not the same thing.

None of them were

critical alone. 

All of them were

critical together.

They did their parts, but

god brought the victory!

God’s power doesn’t make our part unnecessary. 

God’s power makes our part meaningful.

Our bodies have many parts, and God has put each part just where he wants it. How strange a body would be if it had only one part! Yes, there are many parts, but only one body.

1 Corinthians 12:18-20

The body is connected;

one part affects every part.

God isn’t looking for

perfect people. 

He’s looking for

aligned people.

We bring the natural. 

God brings the super. 

And what happens is supernatural.