In Exodus 17:15 Moses and his untrained army were in battle with the Amalekites, and as long as his arms were raised with his staff in the air, they prevailed. When his arms wearied, Aaron and Hur supported them, they called it Yahweh-nissi, the Lord is my Banner. The banner bearer always went before the troops: it was a source of encouragement and a sign that your armies were still in the battle. In a practical application it points to Christ as my frame of reference. He is my soul's gaze when I am in the battle of life. When faced with great failure, pressure or circumstances, how many of us run to Christ?

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