And Moses said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to morrow I will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in mine hand. Exodus 17:9

Moses was clear on the instruction to Joshua; he also made it clear he wasn’t coming on the campaign. By the way this was different from the situation with David who contrary to traditions decided to stay back in Jerusalem while Israel was at war. We saw where that landed David in 2 Samuel 11.

Here was an urgent assignment but also very important, a journey that could lead to the ultimate sacrifice yet he only has one day to prepare. If you had to make such decision, how will you fare, who will you choose, why should they go with you?

In times of trouble, you need someone you can call who’ll pick your call, people you are committed to and who in turn are committed to you. You must cultivate these relationships before the trouble arises.

In his great networking book, Dig your Well before you’re Thirsty, Harvey Mackay explains that these relationships must be built intentionally and serviced regularly. While yours may never be a life or death situation, (I pray it’s not), trim your list all the same.