9. JEHOVAH-NISSI – “The Lord is my Banner” – A banner in ancient times was an ensign or standard carried at the head of a military grouping. It was a rallying point in time of war. As long as the soldiers could see the banner of their king flying they fought on with courage and confidence knowing that they would win the day.
Psalm 60:4-5 – You have given a banner to those who fear You, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah. That Your beloved may be delivered, save with Your right hand, and hear me.
After the exodus from Egypt the first battle Israel fought was against the Amalekites. As long as Moses held high overhead the banner of God Israel was winning the fight. When Moses lowered the staff of God the Amalekites were winning. Israel finally won the battle by keeping God’s banner flying and Moses built an altar at the site. God was teaching Israel a moral lesson. Those who fight under the banner of God are assured of victory.
Exodus 17:15 – And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-Lord-Is-My-Banner.
The Lord Himself is our banner . He is our confidence and shining assurance of victory. As children of God, there is a moral lesson in the above story for us today. The Christian life is warfare, and it will be constant warfare until we enter heaven so buckle up and get ready.
Ephesians 6:10 – Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might.
The flesh is your first and constant enemy and your opponent is Satan and his demons. As the battle on earth rages between flesh and Spirit and you feel yourself losing ground take heart. Always look up to the banner of our king, Jehovah-Nissi, who fights for us. God will give us His strength so that we can be assured of ultimate victory over our foe.