This week we explored the name Jehovah Nissi: The LORD our Banner. There are many interesting elements within the Old Testament account of the Battle at Rephidim when the Israelites fought the Amalekites (Exodus 17), but at the end of the battle, Moses dedicated an altar to The LORD our Banner. Today, Jesus serves as our banner, flag, and standard. When we look to him, we are healed. When we look to him, we receive eternal life.
The Lord is My Shepherd
What does it mean for the Lord to be our Shepherd? According to David in Psalm 23, it means that we shall never be in want of anything. We will be made to slow down, quiet down, and sit down. Our souls will be restored and whole, like they were designed to be from the beginning. We shall not fear evil or death – no matter what we’re facing. Many of us know the Psalm… Let’s make sure we know the Shepherd.