How do we know Christ is our banner?

In Exodus 17:15, Moses names the altar Jehovah Nissi, meaning 'the Lord is my banner,' illustrating how God provides a standard or ensign for His people in battle. This signifies that Christ, as our great Joshua, leads and defends us against our enemies. Isaiah 11:10 affirms this concept by stating that there shall be a root of Jesse, standing as a banner for the people, drawing both Jews and Gentiles to Him. In this context, a banner serves to rally one's people and signify allegiance.

Moreover, lifting Christ as our banner in preaching empowers Him to draw people to Himself (John 12:32). When the church upholds the gospel and Christ’s achievements on the cross, it calls sinners to Him, just as a banner signifies a call to arms. Hence, our proclamation of Jesus, through the Word of God, embodies the very essence of this banner, providing hope, direction, and victory to believers engaged in spiritual warfare.