Banners
The opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics feature athletes proudly displaying their countries’ flags.
The ongoing conflicts we see on the news—both domestic and international—display flags/banners carried by various parties. We can now readily identify the flags and goals of various groups.
If you are caught in a demonstration, you can judge which way to move by the banners you see.
Yahweh is our Banner
Eternally important is that for us, believers, our flag, our banner, is our Lord.
Moses built an altar and named it The Lord is My Banner [Yahweh-Nissi].(Exodus 17:15)
Our Salvation
When we came to saving faith in Christ, we were placed under God’s Banner. We became part of His army, one of His possessions.
And I [Jesus], if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself. (John 12:32) (See also Numbers 21:8-9)
Then in that day the nations will resort to the root of Jesse, who will stand as a signal [NLT: banner of salvation] for the peoples; And His resting place will be glorious.(Isaiah 11:10)
Our Identity to Display. Our Protection to Claim
You have given a banner to those who fear You, that it may be displayed because of the truth. That Your beloved may be delivered. (Psalm 60:4–5)
And His Declaration of Love
And his banner over me is love.(Song of Solomon 2:4)
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Praise Our Banner
God—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—we praise You for revealing Yourself as our Banner. We praise You for drawing us to Yourself, for placing us under Your Banner, making us Your own. We praise You that You show us Your direction, protect us through Your infinite power, and lead us to Your presence. Please help us understand You as our Banner, help us display Your holiness, and lead us in ways everlasting.
