D. Thomas, D. D. Psalm 20:5 We will rejoice in your salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all your petitions. I. PUBLICLY DECLARED. A "banner" is a military ensign, and to set it up is a declaration of war. To "set up our banner" and to declare a moral war against wrong is what all should do. It is indispensable. We are ruined else. 1. Righteous. There are unrighteous wars, but this is not one of them. 2. Life long. It will not end until "the last enemy" be destroyed. 3. Glorious. It has a glorious Leader, glorious examples and victories. Unfurl your banner, then. It should be — 4. Public. Let it be seen floating over the scene of your everyday life. II. ITS ANIMATING SPIRIT. "In the name of our God." This may imply — 1. A conscious need of Divine help. Jehoshaphat's prayer is suited to us (2 Chronicles 20:12). 2. A determination to follow the Divine direction. He is the Captain of our salvation. What a magnificent description we have of Him as a Chieftain in Revelation 19:11-16. (D. Thomas, D. D. .) Parallel Verses KJV: We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions. |
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