1. Water from the rock (1-7)

The people grumbled and blamed Moses because they had encamped at a place where there was no water. They were full of a spirit of rebellion. Moses reached his human limits. He cried out to the Lord in prayer. The Lord told Moses to strike the rock; when he did, fresh water gushed out. God is gracious to undeserving sinners.

2. The Lord is my Banner (8-16)

When the Amalekites attacked, Joshua led a small army out to fight. Moses stood on a high hill with the staff of God in his hand, and his hands lifted in prayer. As long as his hands were lifted, the Israelites were winning. He couldn't eat or sleep while the battle was going on. When he got tired, Aaron and Hur held up his hands. The Lord gave victory through Moses' prayer and Joshua's sword. Moses built an altar and called it, 'The Lord is my Banner,' for hands were lifted up to the throne of the Lord.

Application: Lord, teach me to overcome the flesh and pray until the victory is won.
One Word: Lift up hands to the Lord.