Exodus 17:8-16
In Jewish tradition, Amalek symbolizes doubt. And like Amalek, doubt is our most relentless adversary. One we must fight against all our days. What seems to make doubt such a formidable foe is that:
1) Doubt is arbitrary
2) Doubt is frustrating
3) Doubt is deeply personal
Doubt is only overcome as we resist it through the strength God gives. No amount of reason will bring it down. Doubt views partial acquiescence as a sign of weakness. It cannot be satisfied unless you completely surrender your faith.
Therefore we fight by faith against doubt. And we fight by fixing our eyes on Jesus, refusing to look away.
For The Lord is our Banner! He is our rallying point from whom we receive direction and strength to withstand our propensity to doubt.