By Andrew Williams
He Is (Week 2: The Covenant Names of Provision)
Opening Prayer
Lord, our Banner, we lift You high today. In the face of our battles, be our rallying point and the symbol of our victory.
Today’s Scripture (NLT)
Exodus 17:15
“Moses built an altar there and named it Yahweh-Nissi (which means ‘the Lord is my banner’).”
In a fierce battle against the Amalekites, the Israelites’ victory depended on Moses keeping his hands raised. As long as the staff of God was held high, they were winning. When his arms grew tired, Aaron and Hur came alongside to hold them up. After the victory, Moses builds an altar and calls it Yahweh Nissi, “The Lord Is My Banner.”
This name reveals God as our rallying point and the source of our victory in the battles of life. A banner, or standard, was a flag that a troop would follow into battle. It was a visible symbol of their identity, their allegiance, and the cause for which they fought. To declare that God is our banner is to say that we fight under His authority, for His glory, and in His strength.
To know God as Yahweh Nissi is to remember that our battles are not won by our own might, but by keeping our focus lifted high to Him. He is the symbol of our victory. When we feel defeated or overwhelmed by the fight, we look to our Banner, and we are reminded that the victory is ultimately His.
Disciple’s Life Tip: Interact with God as Yahweh Nissi. What is the biggest battle you are facing this week? In prayer, picture yourself raising a banner over that situation with the name “Yahweh Nissi” on it. Declare that you are fighting under His banner and trust Him for the victory.
Closing Prayer: Yahweh Nissi, You are my banner of victory. I lift You high over every struggle and every fear. I fight under Your authority and in Your strength alone. Amen.
