The Purpose Of Worship Banners

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.

One of the earliest records of banners is in the Bible. All throughout it, the scriptures express the power of using them. They proclaim the core basic values of the Christian faith. People respond to images that they can see. It helps the to get a clear picture about things. What they can see they remember.

When they remember the power of the Lord, and how He comes into their lives, they feel His presence. They can realize that He is always with them. This is also encouraged through His word that is many times written on the banner. The wonderful secret about using a flag or banner is it helps those who see it remember what embody.

It helps in the different services today, when the congregation understands the meaning of them. Even the newer banners carry a message revealing truths about the Christian life. It is important to know the meanings because it adds richness and sincerity to how they worship.

When Solomon built the temple, he placed two large statues at the gate entrance to the temple. They served as a reminder of the reason for the temple and all that it represented. This should be the reason for worship flags today. It should be one of the things that helps individuals to focus on things that will last throughout eternity.

The psalms speak of the eternal sovereignty of God. This declaration is repeated by the different ways that various houses of worship depicted this truth. They may not all view it exactly the same, but it stands as an eternal truth that cannot be changed. The variation in how it is presented results from the way the banners are made.

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.

The images used on them are a constant reminder of the reason for worship. The flags themselves are not the object of the praise, but they stir the believer to praise God. Even though, they are not to be adored, they should be respected and protected as important parts of the service.

Public or private use of worship banners give glory to God, and should be accepted. As long as the heart of those, who believe is pure the adoration is pure. What the banner does is give true meaning to the believer, and it helps them to freely serve the Lord with their whole heart.




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