When I face the enemy, God’s banner over me is His Love.
“So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard [banner] against him.” ~ Isaiah 59:19
Lord, all week long You have reminded me that You are my Jehovah Nissi — the Lord, my Banner. You have reminded me that when the enemy comes in like a flood — and boy howdy, has he! — You, my Lord, are faithful to raise Your banner against Him.
Help me understand, Lord — to get it in my knower.
Help others who are worn out by the ceaseless spiritual battles understand Your goodness in the midst of these actions.
In my mind’s eye I see You on a white stallion carrying a flag with the King’s insignia on it. As the enemy approaches I see You race to place Yourself between me and him. You lift Your banner high and the flag unfurls. Your emblem of authority meets the enemy with power and might.
Your banner declares that You are our King and we are Yours.
Your banner demands the enemy yield to Your authority.
Your banner declares Your protection over me.
Yes, Lord … Your banner over me is Love.
That’s what it boils down to, isn’t it? All that You are and all that You do is born of Your great love for us.
Thank You Lord.
Seal that Truth into our hearts and minds. Help us wrap our brains around the magnitude of Your love for us — to remember that You are for us, so who can be against us? And that nothing can separate us from Your love — no evil, no disease, no poverty, no heartbreak. Nothing.
That You carry us through the wilderness like a man carries His son.
That when we pass through the waters You are there and we will not drown.
That You speak to the storm and demand, “Peace, be still.” and the wind and rain obey You.
And that when we call on Your Name You race through the heavens, banner rippling in the wind, to face our enemy and proclaim, “Enough! Be gone!”
Thank You Lord.
You are the Mighty God, awesome in power, doing wonders.
You are a good, good Father and we adore You.
In Jesus’ Name I pray,
Amen
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Sweet blessings to you,
NAN
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Please don’t carry your burdens alone. I would be honored to pray for you.
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Have you read Faith Notes ~ Nan Jones: It’s a God-Thing?
From time to time I will be sharing parts of my story with you on Faith Notes. God truly is amazing, isn’t He? He astounds me often. This is one of those stories — an amazing testimony of God’s faithfulness to provide. Not only that, but He orchestrated events through what we would consider mistakes. They weren’t mistakes at all — it was all part of His plan to take care of me — it was a God-thing. I love when He gives us such a beautiful glimpse of His goodness.
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If you would like to share your testimony of finding the nearness of God in your darkest moments, please contact me at nan@nanjones.com. I want to feature folks from all walks of life. You don’t have to be a writer. I can edit your story for you. God is glorified when we use our pain to help others find comfort in Him.
Praying for you and your family, sweet friend!
Thank you Norma. I know you’ve been in fierce battles too so it’s an honor to pray for you as well.
This post is so apropos for this season. Thanks for the message.