Hear the Banner Whipping in the Wind?

This famous picture depicts the marines in World War II struggling after a long battle pushing a flag of the USA to show that they won the fierce battle.

BANNERS SHOW VICTORIES WON Psalm 20:5-9-"We will rejoice in your salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners!"

I recall when I first learned this name of God: Jehovah Nissi. I looked back on tough times and saw how the Lord had worked through every tough battle and won it for ultimate good. In my mind I see banners set on top of those mountains and I see a white banner with a red cross and I "hear" those banners popping in the wind. No matter what struggle is before me (or all around me), I hold onto the vision of those victorious banners and I hear them pop in the wind.

I know 2009 is unknown in many ways for many of us. Yesterday I cautioned on looking back while you proceed forward, but there is merit in looking back and seeing the goodness of God in your life. King David encouraged himself recalling all the ways God blessed him. No matter what lies ahead God is with us. The battle is His and we need to be encouraged by that truth.

As soon as the banner is lifted up and unfurled in the face of the enemy, it seems to say, "Come on, do the worst you can. We do not fear your power. We defy you!" I hope that the sincerity of my heart comes through this post. I am empowered to fight when I see this image of a banner whipping in the wind. I consider this as one of my greatest spiritual warfare weapons.

When Jesus Christ is lifted up, we give defiance to the enemies of our Lord. I know I have no power over satan in myself, but his power has been forever destroyed by the cross of Christ. And we must defiantly hurl the Banner of his defeat in his face. Yet, the Lord Jesus, Jehovah-Nissi, the Lord our Banner, will assuredly draw sinners to himself (John 12:32).


I've said it before and I say it now: Just Give me Jesus: Jehovah-Nissi, the Lord my Banner!!!