“Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh-nissi (which means ‘the LORD is my banner’).” (Exodus 17:15 NLT)
After the battle, the Israelites honored God. They built a monument and named it Yahweh-nissi to remind themselves that the Lord was their banner. In a battle, each side marches under the flag of the king whom they serve. This heraldic standard was usually a pole with an insignia that identified those who gathered under it as being under the protection of their leader.
Yahweh-Nissi--the Lord is our banner. We know whom we represent, whom we follow in every battle. His presence and power fill us with courage. He is our protection. We fight under His name, under His standard. Fearlessly, we gather behind the King. Boldly, we march forward.
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