Borrowing Strength: A Moses-and-Aaron Story

by Ogbonnaya Akpoke | Dec 16, 2025 | Singles and Married

Borrowing Strength: A Moses-and-Aaron Story

In Exodus 17, there was war between Israel and Amalek. One of the interesting things about that battle was what was going on on the hill! Moses was “controlling” the outcome of the battle in the valley with his hands—hands up, Israel prevailed; hands down, Amalek prevailed. What a beautiful picture of the power of prayer, but that’s not the point today.

So, when Moses’ hands grew tired during the battle, Israel began to lose. But Aaron and Hur stepped in, held up his arms, and the tide turned. Victory came not because Moses was so, so strong, but because he was supported.

This is the way relationships work. Love was never designed to be a place where you pretend you’re always okay. And by the way, love was not designed to be isolated. Singles, be wary of the one that says, “let’s keep our relationship private.” No authority figure in your life knows about your relationship? You are breeding a ground for compromise and hurt.

So, I was saying that love was never designed to be a place where you pretend you’re always okay. 

Singles, you don’t have to be the “strong one” all the time. Find friendships that lift your hands when life gets heavy. Your support system matters as much as your romantic decisions.

For married couples, you won’t always be on the same energy level. One person might be battling doubt, stress, financial pressure, or emotional exhaustion. Holding each other up isn’t weakness; it’s actually covenant.

Sometimes the greatest expression of love is simply saying, “Rest. I’ve got you.”

Strength in relationships isn’t measured by how little help you need, but by how willing you are to give and receive support.

When love learns to borrow strength, it never runs out.

Yeaaaah!

Borrowing Strength: A Moses-and-Aaron Story