EXODUS 17:15-16: And Moses built an altar and called its name, The-Lord-Is-My-Banner; for he
said, “Because the Lord has sworn: the Lord will have war with Amalek from generation to
generation.”
Queen Elizabeth II of England has three royal residences (Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and
the Palace of Holyrood) plus two private homes. This could be confusing for those who want to find
her except for one important fact: the queen’s banner always flies over whichever residence she is
currently occupying. If her banner of blue and gold is on the flagpole, the queen is sure to be present.
Moses also had a banner. After the battle with the army of Amalek, he built an altar and called it “TheLord-Is-My-Banner.” Moses wanted everyone to know that God was in residence with His people.
Despite the attacks of the Amalekites, God would never desert the people of Israel. Generation after
generation could look up and know that the Lord was present in their midst.
As Christians, we should raise the Lord’s banner over our lives. No matter how difficult our situation
becomes, God will not abandon His residence in our midst. The apostle John declared, “And the
Word became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). And Jesus said, “I am with you always, even to
the end of the age” (Matt. 28:20). If the King is present, His banner should fly.
Is it obvious to those around you that the King is in residence in your life? Make sure that His flag,
colored with faith, hope and love, flies high over the castle of your life. It’s a privilege to fly that
banner; it’s a shame not to.
IF THE KING IS IN RESIDENCE, BE SURE TO FLY HIS FLAG.