God is Our Divine Warrior

My church just completed a series to deeply know 10 names of Jehovah God. Yesterday, our pastor gave a concluding message, stringing up the 10 names into three areas which God stands in our life. It ministered to me so much that I decided to share it over the next three postings.

The first area in which Abba Father stands in our life is as the Divine Warrior who fights for us and gives us victory always. The following 4 names of Jehovah affirm this.

He is Jehovah Nissi, our banner. This name was first used when Moses ordered Joshua to battle the Amalekites (Ex 17:9-15). We all know the story - as long as Moses held up the staff in his hands, the Israelites were winning. And finally, the enemy was utterly defeated. Moses then raised an altar to worship God and he named it Jehovah Nissi, which means, the Lord is my banner. Indeed, our Abba Father gives us protection against all our enemies and gives us ultimate victory. He fights for us and gives us confidence.

Abba Father is also Jehovah Ezer. He is the Lord our Help. He is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble (Ps 46:1). In the battle with the Philistines (1 Sam 7:7-13), Samuel interceded for help for the Israelites. The Lord intervened. He thundered over them and caused the Philistines to panic. Israel totally defeated them. Samuel built an altar to thank God and named it Jehovah Ebenezer - The Lord is our help. Indeed, the Lord is for us, He will help us and gives us strength whenever we need it.

When Gideon saw God's face, he thought that he was going to die because no one who sees God can live (Judges 6:22-24). But God proclaimed peace upon Gideon and spared his life. Gideon built and altar and worship Jehovah Shalom - The Lord is Peace. Jesus is our peace in the midst of life's storms. There is no need for us to fear! So let His peace flow into our hearts. Paul exhorts us not to be anxious but instead to commit all things in prayer. The result is the peace of God, which transcends all understanding will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-7).

We are all familiar with the story of David killing Goliath with just a pebble (1 Sam 17:48-51). With Goliath dead, the Philistine army turned away and ran and were utterly defeated. David went into that battle proclaiming that it was the Lord who fought for him. He was his Divine Warrior (1 Sam 17:45-47). In fact, David was echoing Moses' declaration in Exodus 15:1-3 ... “The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. .....³ The Lord is a warrior; the Lord is his name."

Indeed, He is Jehovah Saboath - The Lord of Hosts, the Captain of the angelic army. David fought and defeated Goliath by this Name. The Lord fought for him! He will also fight for us and defeat the enemy. Jehovah Saboath is God's name for man's extremity. When we  are hard pressed, attacked and find no way of escape, The Lord of Hosts comes to rescue us as we put our faith in Him.

These 4 Names of God assure us that He is our Divine Warrior who will help us overcome our trials and enemies. Remember,  we are all more than conquerors! So claim on each of God's Names whenever we are in battle. He will surely come to our rescue and defeat the enemies for us. Hallelujah!

God bless.

Steven