Jehovah Nissi is " our banner of victory over the enemy" He is our rallying point in the midst of battle, and His Word serves as a reminder that our war against the enemy has not been lost, but ultimately won. Through what He won for us on the cross.
A. Moses erected an altar and called it Jehovah Nissi (Exodus 17:15).
1. We must never forget what God has done for us in the past.
B. God punishes those who oppose His people ( Deuteronomy 25:19).
1. Joshua was commissioned to destroy the Amaiekites (Exodus 17:14-16).
2. We must conquer and destroy the strongholds in our lives before they destroy us.
C. We must support and restore our brothers and sisters in the Lord (Exodus 17:11-13).
1. Moses' arms were a symbol of victory and deliverance for Israel.
2. Banner: a pole or ensign; a standard or miracle.
3. When the enemy of the Lord comes against us. Like a flood the Holy Spirit lifts up a standard against him. (Isaiah 59:19).
D. God has established a method for walking in His victory.
1. We must wear His armor ( Ephesians 6:10-17).
2. We must praise His name (Isaiah 13:2-4).
3. We must live uprightly before Him (Ephesians 5:11,15,16).
E. We do not war against people, but against satan (Ephesians 6:12).
1. God's armor is for protection against demonic attack.
2. Battles are lost when we fight people rather than the spirits controlling them.
3. We must learn to recognize the enemy. In other words as christians we must learn to fight where the fight is. And that is in prayer. Jesus said that his house will be called a house of prayer.
F. We must keep the banner of victory raised at all times.
1. We must hold on to God's Word (2Timothy 2:3,3:14,15).
2. Lean not unto your own understanding (Proverb 3:5)
3. We must not be afraid (Deuteronomy 20:1; Psalms 23:4; Isaiah 54:17; Psalms 118:6.
4. We must lift up the name of Jesus (John 3:14).
G. We must thank God for the victory before it manifests (1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 2:14).
Note: Be encouraged my brothers and sisters. Jesus is on your side, He is with you you at all time. And as long as we are supporting one one another we will win every time. I love you with the love of our lord JESUS.
GOD BLESS,
In His Anointing,
Pastor Lynn