Nissi in Hebrew means “banner,” and we’ve already learned Jehovah means Lord, God!
Jehovah Nissi ~ The Lord My Banner!
When I first learned of this particular name, I wasn’t overly impressed; my God, my flag, hmmm!!! I have since come to learn and appreciate the meaning and symbolism behind the banner.
Banner: A piece of cloth attached by one edge of a staff used by a monarch or feudal lord. A device displaying a distinct symbol. Prominent support of a political party. They are distinguished from all others, especially in excellence.
Exodus 17:14-16 NLT “After the victory, the Lord instructed Moses, ‘write this down on a scroll as a permanent reminder, and read it aloud to Joshua: I will erase the memory of Amalek from under heaven.’ Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which means ‘the Lord is my banner’). He said, ‘They have raised their fists against the Lord’s throne, so now the Lord will be at war with Amalek generation after generation.”
Take yourself back in time to a place where gladiators walked, and kingdoms each had a ruling monarch. To identify and represent their kingdoms, they had colors and symbols on flags, flying high on the giant walls that surrounded them in safety.
When the feuding lords went into battle, they carried their banners and flags. In fact the poor flag bearers were the first line! The stronger your kingdom, the more fierce your wins, the more feared your banner was!
Are you facing a battle? Are you at war with your health, finances, addictions, upcoming decisions or choices? Is your spiritual world under attack, and it seems as tho the arrows of fire keep landing on your doorstep, and you are worn down just putting them out?
Then stop! Go to your throne room, lay your battles at the Lord’s feet and ask him to be your banner. Then put on your Armor of God, go out, and fight your battles with the Lord on the front line giving you the strength to do your part and his protection surrounding all your parts.
Ephesians 6:14, 15, 16 & 17…Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground with: The belt of truth buckled around your waist, putting on the breastplate of righteousness, feet fitted with the gospel of peace, carry the shield of faith and wield the sword of the spirit which is the word of God!
You see, you have the mightiest banner in the kingdom. You are a winner in Christ Jesus. He paid the price; we win, read the book!
Be blessed today and thank you for joining me. 🥰
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