Dear Family,

Today is Monday, June 3, 2024. It is Day 37 and Day 2 of Week 6 in our Count to Pentecost.

In the account of Israel‛s first military encounter with Amalek, God gave the victory when His servant‛s hands were raised toward His throne. And, following the victory, Moses built an altar to God and named it Jehovahnissi. This name means that the I AM THAT I AM IS MY BANNER.

Exodus 17:15-16 (15) And Moses built an altar, and called the name of it Jehovahnissi:(16) For he said; Because the LORD hath sworn that the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation.

God is referred to as a “banner” in a number of Scriptures in the Old Testament. It is a promise of protection and covering to those who appeal to God as Moses did against Amalek.

As the Psalmist says, it is a gift to those who fear the I AM, and He gives it to His people because of the truth.

Psalm 60:4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear Thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.

Let us remember that God uses His TRUTH to grant us many blessings. Not only does the truth separate us, guide us in God‛s path (Psalm 119:105), sanctify (John 17:17), cleanse, and wash us (Ephesians 5:26), it also is a sign and a covering that indicates God‛s protection and victory in our lives.

Ben Faulkner, Pastor
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