I wasn't familiar with the story of Aaron and Hur until one pivotal moment in our family life. Bear with me, while I give you a little background. My wife and I homeschooled our three kids throughout their Elementary and Jr. High years. I was all set to take on High School when I taught my oldest daughter and a few friends a class in Biology. That was an eye opener. The volume of material and prep time seemed to take over my schedule. I couldn't see how I could teach one child High School, and still manage to teach the other two. I started to question whether I had the right stuff to continue homeschooling. That's when I decided to check out a Classical Christian program called The Greenhouse.
At their open house, the headmaster made it clear that their program was God-centered -- and, because they taught only the core subjects, we would still be homeschooling and in charge of our child's education. I could already see the benefits of the program, when he sealed the deal with a little story. He said, "think of us like Aaron and Hur in the Old Testament." "As long as Moses held his staff in the air, Joshua had the upper hand in battle. Then, when he got tired -- Aaron and Hur stood on either side of him and held his arms up. Think of The Greenhouse as your helper that is coming to your side to assure that your kids can excel in a Christian homeschool setting."
I was a virtual stranger in that meeting but I felt affirmed that I was seeking God's will for my kids. When you're in line with God, even in such an unassuming way, you can feel a bit like Moses. I learned that faith in action comes being like Aaron and Hur. That's what The Greenhouse is all about -- dedication to being a Christ-like servant. Now I want to help and encourage others who are seeking God's will. And, I want to lift up God's word (like Moses' staff) wherever I can. That way, I can be assured of victory -- just like Joshua.
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