BATTLE AGAINST THE SINFUL NATURE
Many Biblical scholars believe that for a modern-day application of this passage, the Amalakites are a representation of our flesh, or our sinful nature. David Guzik of The Enduring Word Commentary explains, “Because of God’s strong command to battle against Amalek until they were completely conquered, many see the Amalekites as a picture of our flesh, the unspiritual aspect of man that makes war against the spirit. In this sense, “Amalek” constantly battles against the spirit and must be struggled against until completely conquered (Galatians 5:17).”
Galatians 5 helps shine some light on the sinful nature (our flesh) that we are constantly battling. Verses 19-25 say:
“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
So if The Lord is our banner, then he is shining light into the darkest places of our sinful nature. He is the One providing victory over the darkness in our lives.
Also, in ancient times, the banner or pole that you would carry into battle showed everyone around you….
Where your allegiance lies?
Who were you fighting for?
Whose hill were you willing to die on?
Keep Your Love on Friends!
Love Always, Lindsay Rose 🌹
Day 5: Jehovah Nissi | Our Banner part 2