We used to sing this song in our youth group:
Jesus is the rock of my salvation
His banner over me is love.
A banner is what people rally around when they come together for a common purpose…a common cause. The people of God rally around the Lord for He is the center of our lives. He gives our lives purpose, meaning, and direction. Therefore, His name is Yahweh-Nissi…”Yahweh Our Banner!” His everlasting love is His banner over us all!
Exodus 17:15
Moses built an altar and named it “Yahweh is My Banner.”
Song of Solomon 2:4
He has brought me to His banquet hall, And His banner over me is love.
Hebrews 12:1-2
Let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
“Here’s the thing: God’s purposes stand firm. He has appointed you and anointed you to join Him in making His love known to the world. When you become confused, fix your focus on God as your banner and come back to center yourself in Him. The author of Hebrews put it this way: “Fix your eyes on Jesus!” (Hebrews 12:2). As we keep our eyes fixed on our banner—Jesus Christ—we are able to follow Him and His purposes.” ~ B. Harling
The Lord bless you and keep you…
Pastor Dave
