His Banner Over us is Love
June fourteenth is Flag Day here in the United
States. We fly this colorful banner to show our love and devotion to our
country. It flies over many homes and businesses every day of the year, but
on Flag Day others join in honoring this national symbol. It is a symbol of
freedom and of triumph over tyranny and oppression. It is typically carried
into battle, draped over the coffins of our fallen heroes, and used to
decorate their graves to show our appreciation for their sacrifice in our
fight for freedom. Whenever the National Anthem is played, our eyes
automatically shift to that fluttering banner and our hearts swell with
pride. It reminds us of what our country stands for.
May it also remind us of another special symbol and what it stands for --
the cross of Jesus Christ – a symbol of His sacrifice when He died on the
cross to save us from our sins. A symbol of freedom from, and triumph over,
sin and death for those who accept Him as Savior and Lord. A reminder that
someday He will return for us and take us to live with Him forever. Oh, what
a glorious day that will be! “He brought me to the banqueting house, And his
banner over me was love." Song of Solomon 2:4, NKJV
Heavenly Father, just as our flag is known and loved all over this country,
may we be faithful in sharing the banner of love offered to everyone by
Jesus through His death on the cross, so that He, too, may be known and
loved all over this world. Amen.
Donna J. Howard