If God is for us, who can be against us?”  Romans 8:31

God has assured me that He is my banner because I’m in a battle that will last until I take my last breath. Without Him hovering over my life, I’ll never be able to live from a place of victory. There are serious enemies; the world, the flesh and the devil.  Though I know that God is more powerful than all three, sometimes it feels like they are winning. But ~ wars are like that.

The world is against me because I have pledged my life to the One they stand against.  Those who are offended by Him are also offended by me.  They bristle at any mention of Christ.  He stands between us no matter how much I try to establish peace and good will.

The flesh is against me.  When I love what God hates and want my own way, my own flesh becomes the enemy. God’s presence is a reminder me that I am alive to Him and dead to my old passions.  Though I have the freedom to sin, my desires for things of the flesh are continually transformed under the shadow of His presence.

The devil is against me.  He is a scheme-maker, trying everything to take me down. But Jehovah Nissi set new parameters for Satan’s activities at the cross. He is on a leash and his time to act out is short.

In this war, Satan must constantly behold Jehovah Nissi overshadowing the saints. God is no spectator who watches from afar off. In this battle, He is there in the middle of it. His promises give courage to the troops. His power infuses supernatural strength to the weak. His presence makes the most timid ones fearless.

Banners are there to make a declaration. And this one says, “I am with you to the end.” Amen