When I was thinking about the word “banner” two images came to mind. The first was that of my beloved Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. The front row has a group of seniors who have 12th Man banners hanging from their horns. I remember standing in Kyle Field watching the band go through their routine at half time. I can also remember what it sounded like. I can hear those banners pop as they are put through the motions. Crisp, clean pops. They sounded like ”battle ready” snaps.
I also pictured my friend Nikita. She would dance before the Lord at our church and women’s events, and many times she would use banners. They would flow ever so gracefully in her hands. I have seen those same banners draped around women who were just broken before the Lord.
Whether the banner the Lord places over me is one of battle preparedness or one of comfort in my pain, it says the same thing….I am His.
I am His.
As a sign to the enemy from the onset of our warfare, I belong to God. As a bandage for the wounds I have incurred, I am God’s. Regardless of the color, the material, or even the size, the banner over you and me, we who are in Christ Jesus, says clearly that we belong to Him and He loves us.
Father God, I am so grateful that You are my Jehovah Nissi. You are my banner. You are the Who and the What I can stand confidently under, regardless of my circumstances. Lord, I am ever thankful that Your banner proclaims Your love for me and for others. Help me today, Jesus, to walk under that banner, finding strength in its covering and comfort under its shelter.
Visit the other participants of 31 Days of Ministry Online at A Woman Inspired or:
- Amy – 31 Days of Heart Matters: Life: one {magnolia scented} bubble bath at a time
- Karin – 31 Days of Intentional Parenting: Mommy Matters Blog
- Jen – 31 Days of Social Media: 867-5309 Blog
- Lisa Boyd – 31 Days of WordPress: Lisa Boyd’s Blog
- Karen Lewis – 31 Days of Praise: Simply Amusing Blog
- Dawn – 31 Days of Encouragement: My Home Sweet Home Online
