DAD'S RAMBLINGS -- OUR BANNER

DAD'S RAMBLINGS -- OUR BANNER

"You have given a banner to those who fear You, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah" (Psalm 60:4)

A banner or flag is a symbol of a kingdom. When we see the stars and stripes waving in the wind, we know that it represents the United States of America. When I am looking for a Post Office, I often look for Old Glory because I know that it is government property.

When an army goes into battle, the flag is an important part of the troops because it identifies the nation that the soldiers are fighting for.

God has given us a banner and we display it proudly. It announces that we are Christians and that we belong to God. I am not talking about a physical flag, but our loyalty to Christ is evidence of our commitment to the banner of His kingdom.

We used to sing the song, "Love is the flag flown high from the castle of my heart, for the king is in residence here." I think this comes from the English tradition of flying the British flag at Buckingham Palace when the King (or Queen) is present in the house.

God is present in our lives, and we can proudly display the banner. So, "Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus, Ye soldiers of the cross. Lift high His royal banner, it shall not suffer loss."

Our banner represents the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus Christ, and we display it with our loyalty and our trust in the King.

Love, Dad