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Sep 20 • 9 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X
#GeraldsDevotional
The LORD Fights for Us
This is the theme that the Lord gave me this morning as He woke me up. God has several names that describe how much He loves us. One example is Jehovah Jireh, the Lord our Provider. The bible shows many examples of how God clearly demonstrates how He personifies these names.
The name Jehovah Nissi means the Lord our Banner or the Lord who fights for us. Throughout the bible He demonstrates through unlikely, weak or defenseless people His power, presence with and commitment to fight for us. This goes hand-in-hand with His often-repeated command for us
to NOT be afraid.

There is great reward in heaven and blessing for us in this life when we fully understand and embrace this principle. Remember the famous scene in 1 Samuel chapter 17 when young David confronted the soldiers of Israel and asked them why they were afraid of the
giant philistine who mocked God and His people? David knew something about God that allowed him to walk with confidence in steps that were much bigger than his own. And God used his trust in a mighty way to demonstrate His awesome power through this young man.
So for today’s devotional scriptures, let’s read two short passages from the bible where God clearly illustrates this important principle and how He personifies that He is our Jehovah Nissi. They are found in Exodus 14:13-14 and Deuteronomy 3:21-22.
13 And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. 14 The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.”
- Exodus 14:13-14

21 “And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, ‘Your eyes have seen all that the Lord your God has done to these two kings; so will the Lord do to all the kingdoms through which you pass. 22 You must not fear them, for the Lord your God Himself fights for
you.’ - Deuteronomy 3:21-22

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