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The Value of Prayer · Compass Point

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  Welcome to Compass Point. Hi, I'm Peter Smith.
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  Exodus 17 verses 10 and 11. Say Moses and Aaron and her went
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  up to the top of the hill and it came to pass where Moses held up
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  his hand that Israel prevailed. And when he let down his hand,
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  Amalek prevailed. While Joshua fought, Moses
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  prayed. As long as Moses held up his
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  hands in prayer, Israel prevailed in battle.
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  But when his hands drooped, Amalek prevailed.
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  This battle was not won by Israel's fighting ability since
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  they were not experienced soldiers nor adept at warfare.
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  The battle was won by Moses through prayer.
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  What a good reminder to every Christian as to the value,
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  power, and absolute necessity of prayer.
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  Have you prayed today? Behold the throne of grace.
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  The promise calls us near to seek our God and Father's face
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  who loves to answer prayer.