by Rebekah Johnson
"And Moses built an altar and called the name of it, The LORD Is My Banner," Exodus 17:15
What a testimony! Joshua had just led the Israelites to victory defeating the Amalekites while Moses, with the help of Aaron and Hur, held up his staff overlooking the battle.
This same staff had been God's "visual aide" to His people on many occasions (Exodus 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 17). The staff visually symbolized God's presence and awesome power over evil and His control over every circumstance.
With this declaration, Moses recognized the One who had caused this victory. The LORD was their King. He was the ONE they were to rally around, the One who's banner they were to follow.
Just as the LORD was the Israelites banner to claim, so He is ours. Jesus Christ was lifted up on a cross and rose from the grave as Victor of death and sin. He has given us the victory, and HE is the banner we must follow. He is the all-powerful, all-knowing One who is in control of our lives. He is our Banner.
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