Raise Your Victory Banner

Meditate. Consider how God helps you in your battles.

Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which means "the LORD is my banner"). Exodus 17:15 

Aaron and Hur holding up Moses arms.
Battle with Amalek
God Wins! Yahweh-Nissi

Moses built an altar there. Where and Why?? What happened before this? The Israelites who had begun their journey to the Promised Land from Egypt, had tasted some bitter water, were hungry and God provided manna. When they complained about a lack of water. God instructed Moses strike a rock and out of it flowed wonderful, pure water to satisfy their thirst. God provides. Then the Israelites were attacked by the tribe of Amalek, who were the descendants of the grandson of Esau—brother of Jacob from whom the Israelites were descendants. So, the Israelites were in a battle with their distant cousins. During this battle as long as Moses arms were raised with the staff of God in his hand, the Israelites prevailed, but as Moses got tired and his arms came down, the Amelekites began to overtake them. As the battle raged on, Aaron and Hur held up Moses arms and the Israelites won the battle and the Amalek and his people were defeated. God won the battle.

Just what is a “banner”? As the exodus continued each Israeli tribe had their own banner—a flag that lead each group on their march through the desert. It is significant to mention that a banner set up in God’s honor denoted His presence and protection. No wonder Moses declared that God was their banner, and built an altar naming it Yahweh-Nissi or Jehovah-Nissi. Other banner scripture includes these below.    

May we shout for joy when we hear of your victory and raise a victory banner in the name of our God. May the LORD answer all your prayers. Psalm 20:5

But you have raised a banner for those who fear you—a rallying point in the face of attack. Psalm 60:4

In that day the heir to David's throne will be a banner of salvation to all the world. The nations will rally to him, and the land where he lives will be a glorious place. Isaiah 11:10

If you were to create a banner, what would you put on it—what symbols or colors would depict your praise and gratitude to the Lord? Would it draw you closer in your relationship to the Lord?

Prayer ~ Yahweh-Nissi, You are my banner of salvation—from sin and from trials and tribulations that may seem minor—but are still part of life. I praise and thank You for Your presence and protection in my life, and in the lives of my family, friends, neighbors and community. You give us victory--just like Moses and the Israelites. You are an awesome God.

Verse of Salvation ~ This is all the more urgent, for you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. Romans 13:11 

© 2021 Text, photos and illustrations by Mickey M. Hunacek. All rights reserved. 

All scripture quoted from the New Living Translation (NLT) unless otherwise noted 

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