When Israel entered a place called Rephidim, meaning “resting places,” Amalek came and attacked (Exodus 17:8).

The name Amalek comes from a root word amal עמל meaning toil, weariness, painful labor.

The battle wasn’t just against an enemy.
It was against the pull back into self-effort.

Moses stood on the hill with his hands lifted.
Whenever his arms were raised, Israel prevailed.
When they fell, Amalek advanced.

So Aaron and Hur held up his hands:

“His hands were steady (faith) until the going down of the sun.”
Exodus 17:12

This is our picture of victory:
rest supported and guarded.

The enemy cannot enter the place of rest.
Jesus said the devil seeks rest but finds none (Matthew 12:43).
Rest becomes your protection.

You do not win by fighting harder.
Your battle is to refuse anxiety and enter into rest (Hebrews 4:11).

The strongest stance you can take against darkness is staying at rest.