Jesus: A Flag

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Good morning, here is today's prayer...

Dear Lord God,

I am aware of how the devil picks at me and tries to trap me all the time.

Please help me to stand strong against the schemes of the devil...
Be alert and of sober mind.
Your enemy the devil prowls around
like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
1 Peter 5:8

I know there are spiritual dangers around me.
Please help me to remain alert and to be fully under Your Holy Spirit's control at all times.
I submit to You my Lord and I resist the devil...

Therefore submit to God.
Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
James 4:7

Please protect me and my family from harm and evil.
And let me wear Your armor as Paul taught us...
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand... Ephesians 6:11-13

I humbly pray as I take on Your armor...
Ephesians 6:14-20

Thank You for Your love and for Your protection.
In the all-powerful name of Jesus I pray,

Amen.

Jesus: A Flag

In that day the offspring of Jessie (Jesus)
will be a flag to which the people will rally.
Isaiah 11:10 (author's translation)

Jesus is your Flag; rally to Him. The King James Version of the Bible calls Jesus an ensign; newer versions call Him a banner (Isaiah 11:10). In battle, when warriors are separated from their fellow soldiers, they rally to their colors. There’s strength and protection in numbers. When you’re in a battle against the world, the flesh and the Devil, don’t fight your brethren; just rally to Jesus for spiritual victory. Jesus is your Flag.

Lord, with so many Christians fighting each other, it’s hard to keep my perspective. Help me look to You. Lord, I need eyes to clearly see the issues.

Jesus is a Flag; hold Him high so that people can see Him. Remember, Jesus said, “I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” (John 12:32). You don’t have to argue doctrine, baptism or anything else; just hold high the Jesus Flag, and He’ll draw people to Himself. When the unsaved attack you or Christianity, Jesus is your Flag; lift Him up. His followers will rally with you to Him. Just as a flag stands for all the things that soldiers love about their country, so your Jesus Flag stands for all the things you love about Him. Sometimes, when warriors defend what they love, they become wounded and need help. Hold high the Flag so that the wounded can rally to Jesus. Those closest to the Flag can see it best; they will find protection near Jesus. So stay close to Him.

Lord, I will rally to You. I will defend You and the cause of Christianity. I will try to get others to join me and You, our Flag. Amen.

Go Deeper: Psalm 60
Jesus is our rallying Flag.
Tomorrow...Jesus: Captain