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The Indispensability of Hur
Brian Mashburn
August 20, 2017
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The Indispensability of Hur
Whether you call them unsung heroes, supporting cast, or minor characters, we have been looking all summer at folks mentioned in scripture that did not play what we might consider a "major role", yet made a major impact.
Why are we doing this? Well, for those familiar with it, this is a new and unique way to approach scripture with fresh eyes. While the major characters are major for a reason, and we should not neglect them, these minor ones made the text for a reason, too. We should ask why.
Which leads to a second reason: These minor characters embody Christ-like qualities and highlight Godly attributes and ideas that we may never notice or address otherwise. What treasures they are!
But the most important reason to me is personal. I feel much more like a minor character in the grand scheme of human history, let alone in light of God's eternity. Even though I know it is not true, I sometimes lift the David's, Samuel's, Peter's and Paul's of scripture up as untouchable heroes that I can't relate (or live up) to.
But the almost-no-names, the barely-mentioned, and somewhat unremarkable folks? I can relate to them, and there is something deeply meaningful about believing that, just like them, I can make a major impact in the Story of God even though I am a minor character in the big scheme of things.
So far this summer, I've covered 4 men and 4 women. How do I break the tie? Today, I'll introduce you to a man named Hur. He is a true behind-the-scenes guy, without whom - and I'm not exaggerating here - God's people would have never made it to the Promised Land. They would not have even survived. No matter who we are, we can all be "Hur."