Troops march under a standard or banner similar to what
happens when nations march at the Olympics.
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| Dressed as Roman Legionnaires under their standard |
“It was over a great battle in the Old Testament that God
revealed himself as Jehovah Nissi, THE LORD IS MY BANNER. It
happened at the time when Israel was wandering in the wilderness after
miraculously crossing the Red Sea. Amalek was the enemy who came against Israel
in Rephidim. In Exodus 17:8-16 Moses called on his young apprentice, Joshua, to
lead the Israelites into battle while he stationed himself on top of a hill to
pray. He had with him his brother Aaron and his assistant, Hur. As Moses lifted
his hands and prayed, the Israelites prevailed in the battle but when he let
his hands down, Amalek prevailed. So Aaron and Hur set Moses on a rock and held
his hands up for him until the battle was totally won.” Barbara Lardinais[1]
Exo 17:8 Then came
Amalek, and fought with Israel in Rephidim.
Exo 17:9 And Moses
said unto Joshua, Choose us out men, and go out, fight with Amalek: to-morrow I
will stand on the top of the hill with the rod of God in my hand.
Exo 17:10 So Joshua
did as Moses had said to him, and fought with Amalek: and Moses, Aaron, and Hur
went up to the top of the hill.
Exo 17:11 And it came
to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed; and when he let
down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
Exo 17:12 But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a
stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up
his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; And his
hands were steady until the going down of the sun. V.13 And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people
with the edge of the sword. V.14 And
Jehovah said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it
in the ears of Joshua: that I will utterly blot out the remembrance of Amalek
from under heaven. V.15 And Moses built
an altar, and called the name of it Jehovah-nissi; v.16
And he said, Jehovah hath sworn: Jehovah will have war with Amalek from
generation to generation.
Whatever you have against you right now God can give you the victory. It may be temptation, or an addiction like drugs or alcohol, or even lust and evil relationships. God will give you the victory. You will triumph when you see yourself in Jesus. Without Him you can do nothing, but with Him, all things are possible.
Amalek was the first
nation to come against the Israelites after they left Egypt and crossed the
Red Sea. Amalek was Esau’s grandson. Gen 36:12. They were descendants of Isaac
and they were a terrible enemy of Israel. They often would not attack Israel
head on but would ambush the weak, the stragglers and the elderly. They were
subtle, mean and cowards.
Deuteronomy 25:19 Therefore it shall be, when Jehovah thy God hath given thee rest from all thine enemies round about, in the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee for an inheritance to possess it, that thou shalt blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven; thou shalt not forget.
“Amalek in this story represents our enemy, Satan, who is active against God's people in all generations. Even though the literal "Amalek" at that time was completely defeated by Israel's army, other Amaleks would rise up against Israel and on down to you and me in our own generation. When you gather under Jehovah Nissi as your banner, trust him that the outcome of your battle will be the same as it was for Moses and Joshua at Rephidim. God is saying there will always be war; don't be surprised by it. He is also saying He is always the winner.” B. L.
| London, UK - June 17, 2006: Queen's soldiers marching at Trooping the Colour ceremony, also known as the Queen's Birthday Parade |
Applications
1.
What is your Battle right now? You need to get
under the Banner of Jehovah Nissi He will give you the victory
2.
There is no enemy too great for Him. He will
give you a victory which lasts. Know your enemy. Name it and call it for what
it is. Then Trust under the Banner JEHOVAH NISSI.
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