Worship Banners Have Special Meaning

By Lila Barry


The use of worship banners is nothing new. They have had a place in history, and especially biblical history. They announce victory over the enemy. Royalty use the to let the people in the territory know that they are arriving. They are also symbols of the unity of a group of people.

The true value of banners is how they proclaim the faith of the believer. When they see one it encourages them to stand strong for what they believe. In ancient times a banner of this type would strengthen the onlooker and keep them focused on what is important.

They also remind believers of the presence of the Lord. He is always there, and they remind the people of the truth. Many times a banner contains the word of God, and this is a way to keep people mindful of what they believe. Historically, banners revealed certain things about Christianity.

The more the congregation knows about them and what they symbolize, the better equipped they are to stand on what they believe. Modern day flags keep the message of the gospel alive. The incredible wealth of the greatness of their faith adds power and love to their lives.

There should be purpose in using them during the time of the service. Just as Solomon use gigantic statues at the entrance way to the temple, so should they be representative of the reason why they offer praise to God. Another aspect of using them is that they can help people shift from temporal things to the eternal.

Psalm 96:10 tell the believer that the Lord has a kingdom the will never end. Even though, the banners used in one church are not quite the same as another church, the meanings are the same. Each place presents their interpretation of what a flag should look like. This in one way changes the true meaning.

The message is powerful, and it talks about the devotion the convert has to the Lord. Aside, from the symbolism, color makes a strong statement, and it has the power to invoke response from those looking at it. For instance, red most often is a reminder of the shed blood of Jesus Christ, while the use of gold speaks about the deity of God. In the case of healing, green is the symbolic color.

This further identifies the meaning seen a banner. Through the use of color the convert is aware of the reason for worship, even without words. Another thing they reveal is that their purpose is to praise God. Reverence and honor should be given to what they represent. Never, should the banner be worshipped because they only represent the one who should receive this honor.

Worship banners are mostly use in public, but there is no reason why individuals with a sincere heart cannot use them in their time of private worship. Using them will incorporate the whole body. It engages the worshipper with the presence of Almighty God in such a way that sets them free.




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