List of Names & Titles
A STANDARD FOR THE PEOPLES
Standard : from the Hebrew word nes which means:"a standard, an ensign, a banner or flag, a signal, a sign or emblem of something."
Standard : an object that is supported in an upright position; in particular: a banner, or emblem, or flag that represents something; and is usually carried on a pole.
Peoples : from the Hebrew word am which means:"folk, men, nation, people."
Consider these scriptures:
"And they journeyed from Mount Hor by the way of the Red Sea to go around the land of Edom, and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. And the people spoke against God and against Moses, "Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no bread, neither is there any water; and our soul loathe this light bread." And the LORD sent fiery serpents among the people, and they bit the people; and many people of Israel died. Therefore the people came to Moses and said, "We have sinned, for we have spoken against the LORD and against you. Pray unto the LORD, that He take away the serpents from us." And Moses prayed for the people. And the LORD said unto Moses, "Make you a fiery serpent, and set it upon a Standard. And it shall come to pass that every one who is bitten, when he looks upon it, shall live." And Moses made a serpent of brass, and put it upon a Standard; and it came to pass that if a serpent had bitten any man, when he looked to the serpent of brass he lived." (Numbers 21:4-9)
"And no man has ascended up to heaven, but He who came down from heaven, even the Son of Man who is in heaven. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up; so that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God so loved the world, that He gave His Only Begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved." (John 3:13-17)
"Now My soul is troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save Me from this hour; but for this purpose I came unto this hour. 'Father, glorify Your name.' Then there came a voice from heaven, saying, "I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again." The people therefore, who stood by, and heard it, said that it thundered; and others said, An angel spoke to Him. Jesus answered and said, "This voice came not because of Me, but for your sakes. Now is the judgment of this world; and now shall the ruler of this World be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto Me. This He said, signifying what kind of death He should die." (John 12:27-33)
So then, just as the People of Israel, who were bitten by the poisonous snakes, could look to the Standard holding the brass snake, and then be saved from the deadly snake poison; so also may People anywhere look to Jesus, who was lifted up and crucified on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, and believe in Him and be saved from the deadly poison of sin, and be saved and have everlasting life with Him forever!
Finaly consider these passages:
“For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ; who gave Himself for us, so that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.” (Titus 2:11-14)
"Therefore seeing we also are encompassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily besets us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our Faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is now seated at the Right Hand of the Throne of God." (Hebrews 12:1-2)
But you, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.” (Jude 1:20-21)
Jesus is ...
The Standard for the Peoples
So that when we look to Jesus - and believe in Him - He might save us from our sins!
Lord Jesus You are a Standard of Salvation for us from sin!
You are an Emblem of Eternal Life for those who believe in You!
You are an everlasting Banner of Love over us!
Always, and Always!
Truly, truly You are, Amen and Amen!
My hope and prayer is that this devotional will help draw you close to the Lord Jesus as you spend time in personal meditative thoughtfulness on what this title or name means in regards to your own relationship with Jesus!
If you have been blessed by this devotional, then perhaps prayerfully consider who you might share this web page with.
May Jesus, the Standard for the Peoples bless you with Eternal Life as you look unto Him - forever and ever!
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