On my way to church last Sunday, I passed my neighbor Steve’s house. He’s a very patriotic guy and always has an American flag flying. Being thankful for my life, my country, my freedom, and the lives of those who bought that freedom…I always love to see his flag a-flyin’. Well, on Sunday there was a new flag flying under Old Glory. A big white flag with one word written on it in decisive block letters…FREEDOM.
As I drove past, the Holy Spirit spoke to me… “Jehovah Nissi…the Lord is your Banner.” This holy whisper prompted an image in my mind as I saw my spiritual freedom boldly declared as I came under the banner of my God.
Jehovah Nissi is one of the names ascribed to God in the Old Testament. The Lord is our Banner.
Exodus 17:8-15 The Amalekites Defeated, “The Amalekites came and attacked the Israelites at Rephidim. Moses said to Joshua, ‘Choose some of our men and go out to fight the Amalekites. Tomorrow I will stand on top of the hill with the staff of God in my hands.’ So Joshua fought the Amalekites as Moses had ordered, and Moses, Aaron and Hur went to the top of the hill. As long as Moses held up his hands, the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning. When Moses’ hands gr ...
