Names of Christ - Banner of Love

 

DEGEL

(pronounced  deh'-gel)

BANNER 

Song of Solomon 2:4

He brought me to the banqueting house, and His Banner over me was Love. 

    In this love story the king has brought his young bride to his banqueting house, the house of wine. Yet, knowing this is the tale of The King of Kings and His church, we see even more clearly that this not merely a warehouse filled with wine barrels and tasting rooms. This is the place of covenant relationship. It is an intimate relationship. And, therefore, a very special and holy relationship. 

    Here, The King shelters His bride with His Banner of Protection, with a Love that sacrificed Itself on the altar of the cross. It is here under this Banner that we are enfolded with His wings, given refuge in the stormy times and warmth in the cold of the darkness in which we live. 

    Here, The King invites His church to follow Him, to walk beside Him. Here The King invites His bride to "Eat this Bread" and "Drink this Wine". [Heavenly Bread--John 6:33, 35, 51; Communion of Remembrance--1 Corinthians 11:23-26]

    Here, The King has brought His bride. "He brought me to". We rejoice that Christ has brought us to Himself. We rejoice that our King has made us His own (people). We rejoice that The King loves us so much that He gave His life for us that we might have Eternal Life through Him. [John 3:16; John 11:25, 26]. 

    Here, in this banqueting house, and here, under His Banner of Love, we commit to being His beloved church, joining in His Covenant of Love beyond measure. 

Names of God - The Lord My Banner

 

JEHOVAH-NISSI

(pronounced yah-way nace)

THE LORD MY BANNER

Exodus 17:15

And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it, THE LORD MY BANNER.

    God is a personal God. Belief must come on an individual basis. Each of us is presented with the opportunity to either (1) Believe in The Name of The Lord Jesus Christ for our Salvation and follow Him or (2) Refuse to believe in The Name of The Lord Jesus Christ and rebel against Him.

Those of us who choose to obey have built an altar and said:

    The Lord is My Banner (under Whose protection I am saved), is My Standard (by which I live), is My Flag (under Whose Name I submit and surrender), is My Ensign (Whose warnings I heed).

Isaiah 11:12

He will raise a Banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; He will collect the scattered of Judah from the four corners of the earth.

John 3:14

And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must The Son of Man be lifted up: that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.

Isaiah 45:22

Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I Am God, and there is no other.

Mark 8:34, 35

Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples, and He told them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it."

Isaiah 43:11

I, yes I, Am The LORD, and there is no Savior but Me.

Acts 4:12 "Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.”

    We need to build an altar, repent of our sins and transgressions against God for not acknowledging that He is God over all, first and foremost in our lives. We need to acknowledge that GOD IS GOD and THERE IS NO OTHER.

Psalm 80:3

Restore us, O God, and cause Your face to shine upon us, that we may be saved.

Isaiah 55:7

    Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to The LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.

Dear Heavenly Father,

I know now that You are indeed Lord of All creation, Lord of heaven and earth, Lord of all kingdoms and ruler-ships. Forgive me of this my sin against You. Lead me in Your ways, according to Your will and purpose for my life. Continue to teach me Your Word, planting it deep within my heart, and sanctify me with Your Holy Spirit.

In Jesus' Most Holy Name,

Amen.

The Lord Is ---May 2023

 

YHVH NISSI

(pronounced  yeh-ho-vaw'  nis-see')

THE LORD MY BANNER 

Exodus 17:15

And Moses built an altar and named it, “The LORD Is My Banner.”

    Moses declares not only Who is his Ruler, but Who he chooses to be ruled by. This, too, is my declaration: The Lord Is MY Banner.

    The Lord is my Standard. Not only do I set my sights on Him and follow His lead, but He is my Way of Life: my Standard of living. His banner over me is Love, the divine love of God goes before me, is raised above me; fills me with courage to persevere and accomplish His purposes in me, through me. 

     Psalm 60:4

You have raised a banner for those who fear You, that they may flee the bow. Selah

    Psalm 20:5

May we shout for joy at your victory and raise a banner in the name of our God. May the LORD grant all your petitions.

    Song of Solomon 2:4

He brought me to the banqueting house, and His banner over me was love.

IESOUS ARCHEGOS TELEIOTES PISTIS

(pronounced ee-ay-sooce' ar-khay-gos' tel-i-o-tace' pis'-tis))

JESUS THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF OUR FAITH

Hebrews 12:2

Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of Our Faith; Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. 

        Psalm 110:1

The LORD said to my Lord: "Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet."

    Mark 16:19

After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.

    1 Corinthians 1:18

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

    Hebrews 1:3

The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

RHIZA IESSAI

(pronounced hrid'-zah es-es-sah'-ee)

ROOT OF JESSE

*Strong's Ex. Conc. No. 4491

Root: descendant, progeny, source

From the Greek word 'rhiza): that which like a root springs from a root.

Romans 15:12

And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”

Isaiah 11:10

On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

MASHIACH

(pronounced maw-shee'-akh)

MY ANOINTED ONE

1 Samuel 2:35

Then I will raise up for Myself a faithful priest. He will do whatever is in My heart and mind. And I will build for him an enduring house, and he will walk before My Anointed One for all time.

John 1:41

He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ). 

Both the Greek word "Christ" and the Hebrew word "Messiah" translate as Anointed One. 

Battle Cry

As written in my journal from August 23, 2000

 I will not be defeated

I will never back down

I will go into battle

Defending my crown.

I will go into battle

Praising my Lord

Raising His Banner

Wielding my Sword

One in my left hand

There's another in my right

The flame of God

Cuts thru' the night

I can run thru' a troop

Leap over a wall

By my God

I can do it all!

All for His glory

And none of my own

I will go into battle

Defending my crown.

I will not be defeated

I will not back down

I will go into battle 

Defending my crown

I will worship 

And thank Him

All of my days

Giving Honor and Glory

To His Holy Name!