What's in your hand?

KEY VERSES:

• Exodus 4:1-4 – Moses' staff turns into a snake
• Exodus 17:8-13 – Moses holds up his staff during the battle
• Romans 12:1 – Offering our lives as a living sacrifice
• Galatians 6:2 – Carry each other’s burdens
• Matthew 25:14-30 – The Parable of the Talents

HIGHLIGHTS:

• The Power of What’s in Your Hands (Exodus 4:1-4)
  • God asks Moses, “What’s in your hand?” (Exodus 4:2)
  • Moses had an ordinary staff—until God used it
  • It’s not about the object; it’s about surrendering it to God
• From Ordinary to Extraordinary (Exodus 17:8-13)
  • Israelites are attacked by the Amalekites—first battle since leaving Egypt
  • Moses stands on the hill, holding up the staff
  • As long as he holds it up, Israel wins; when he lowers it, they lose
  • Moses needed help—Aaron and Hur held up his arms
• Lessons from Moses’ Staff
  • What you have is enough when given to God
  • You can't win battles alone—you need people to hold you up
  • God calls us to trust Him with what’s in our hands, even when it seems small
• Application: What’s in Your Hands?
  • Time, talents, resources—are you holding them too tightly?
  • Are you trying to handle life alone, or do you have people who hold your arms up?
  • Trust God with what you have and watch Him use it for something bigger

TALK ABOUT IT:

• What’s currently “in your hands” that God may be calling you to surrender?
• Why do you think Moses needed Aaron and Hur to hold up his arms?
• Have you ever felt like you were doing the right things but still struggling? What does that reveal about trusting God?
• How can you support and encourage others in their faith journey?
• In what areas of your life do you need to stop trying to do everything alone?
• How does trusting God with your talents, time, and resources change your perspective?
• What small step can you take today to surrender what’s in your hands to God?

APPLY IT:

• Identify what God has already placed in your hands—what gifts, talents, or opportunities has He given you?
• Stop holding onto things tightly—release your fears, struggles, and plans to God
• Find your community—who are the people who can support you like Aaron and Hur?
• Serve others—use what’s in your hands to make a difference in your church and community
• Trust that God can use the ordinary in your life for something extraordinary