A Banner of Love

Weekly Inspiration for 2-9 July 2022

A colorful Happy Birthday banner.

Can you tell that our neighbor’s daughter had a birthday this week? I loved that their banner spanned the entire width of their yard. And notice, the base of it contains the words: “Super Kid?” I immediately thought that “this is a powerful phrase of encouragement in Emma’s life.” Were you raised with such?

No matter if that was, or was not, our experience—that is the opinion and view—of our Lord. You see, He made each of us uniquely (Psalm 139). He loves us, and gave His only begotten Son so that none would perish (John 3:16-17) or be separated from Him. And He means for our every day, every year, every breath—to be a gift to us (James 1:17, Job 33:4). In Galatians 4:6, the Lord is called our Abba Daddy, and we are referred to as “sons and daughters.” How’s that for being given a name, value, and worth in your world?

So we wish Emma a Happy Birthday. We hope that her day is filled with fun, and joy. And we pray that each of you, celebrate the love that God holds for you. For the Cross was His “banner” over us. And Zephaniah 3:17 tells us, that He is a Mighty Warrior (in the NIV translation) who saves us, and sings over us—so we have much be thankful for, including His merciful grace.

P. S. And if you’ve never been told that you’re a “Super Kid”—well you are—in God’s eyes, everyday!

Here’s the whole of Zephaniah 3:17: “The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing.” (ESV)

“And Moses built an altar and named it, ‘The Lord Is My Banner.’” Exodus 17:15 ESV (meaning Jehovah-nissi)

“But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner to be unfurled against the bow. Save us and help us with your right hand, that those you love may be delivered.” Psalm 60:4-5 NIV

“I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ.” Ephesians 3:16-18 NIV

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