It seems the entire nation of the Amalek, or the Amalekites, were deceitful. They knew they could never successfully bring an attack against God’s people, so instead they attacked those who were lagging behind. They tried to steal from the stragglers, the very young and the aged who lacked the strength to keep up during the exodus. What a vivid picture of the body of Christ today. (vs 17-18)
Satan uses the same strategy with us. He rarely attempts a frontal attack. He almost always ambushes us. The attacks of Satan happens to all of us but they are more focused when we are vulnerable. Satan attacks when we are tired, discouraged, or struggling with the normal day-to-day issues of life, lagging behind in our faithful prayer, reading of God’s word, and witnessing to others. But there is a prescription for our weariness.
Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:30: “For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Jesus never intended for any person to carry their burdens alone. We must constantly remind ourselves that when we are lagging behind we are becoming vulnerable to attack. When we stay yoked with Christ, by staying in His word, in prayer, and by sharing His love with others, then we are refreshed and carried along by His strength.
Pastor Rowena