The Rallying Point

Today's Word of Wonder: Allegiance

The Scripture Spotlight for Today

"Moses built an altar and called it The Lord is my Banner."— Exodus 17:15 (NIV)

The Devotion: Covered by the Flag

The name Jehovah Nissi was revealed after the Israelites defeated the Amalekites. It wasn't because the Israelites were the better army; it was because Moses sat on top of a hill with his hands raised to God. As long as he looked to the Lord, the battle was won.

In Hebrew, Nissi refers to a pole, a signal, or a standard. In the heat of a chaotic battle, soldiers would look for their banner to remember their Allegiance and to find their way home.

The WOW Moment today is realizing that you don't have to be a "warrior" to be victorious. When you are "Being" in Christ, you are standing under His banner. That banner declares: "This one belongs to the King. This one is protected. This one is already on the winning side." When life gets loud and the "Amalekites" of worry or exhaustion attack, don't look at the enemy. Look up at your Banner. You aren't defined by the struggle; you are defined by the One you rally under.

Wonder Prompt (Actionable Reflection)

Think of one area where you feel like you are "losing the fight" this week.

• Action: Stop the "hand-to-hand combat" for a moment. Close your eyes and visualize a massive banner over your head that simply says JESUS. Remind yourself: "He is the one who fights for me. I am safe under His name."

• Shift: Notice how much lighter your spirit feels when you stop trying to be the "General" and start being a "Follower."

• Prayer: "Jehovah Nissi, I thank You that You are my Banner. I stop trying to win my own battles today. I rally under Your name and Your victory. Cover me with Your grace and guide me with Your truth. Amen."