Flag Ministry Historically, flags led armies into the battlefield. By keeping the standard held high, soldiers knew where to gather. It kept them all from becoming lost. Decorated material held high in the air lifted the souls of the tragically wounder and weary, forever reminding them of their cause. Today, flags are the symbol of our love for Christ. A reminder deep within our hearts that the sufferings of this world are nothing compared to the joy we shall inherit in the next. Flags are the physical sigh of our devotion and love for the lamb that was sacrifised so that we might be free. As a child, I recided the pledge of allegiance every morning in school. It was done so that we could remember the sacrifises that were made so that all of us could live free from religious persecutions, from foreign control, and to protect the lives of those we love. When Jesus Christ died on the cross at calvary he gave us a gift of love. Through his love we can conquer all the trials that we face every day of our lives here in this earthly realm. So we raise our flags as an extension of pour praise, in remembrance to the sacrifise he made. We remember the lives that were destroyed for us but we often neglect to show our remebrance for the most extraordinary sacrifise that was ever made for us. So raise your standard high and wave unto the lord for he is worthy to be praised. There is a different type of war going on today and raising the flag is a divine symbol and weapon straight from the hearts of his people. Our battles are not of this world and to be victorious we must claim it and worship in the spirit. So it is good to worship with the symbolic truth of the flag as a reminder of sacrifise and to keep us always advancing in the war of the supernatural. Scriptural Refernces Nothing should be done in the church if it is not of God, or without his will. Below you will find the scriptures that we use to show ourselves approved by God. Most of the history in the Bible concerning flag use is in the Old Testament. There are a lot more references than those listed. This is just a sample. Flags were used in times of war and to signify the different tribes of Israel. When you consider the times that we are living in flags become appropriate no matter how unconventional they may seem. After all, with abortion, divorce, murder, drugs, and other forms of violence continually on the rise, THIS IS WAR! It's time for the christians of our country and all across the world to stand up and be counted instead of hiding in the shadows of satan's devices. Psalm 20:5 We will rejoice in they salvation and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfill all thy petitions. Numbers 1:52 And the children of Israel shall pitch their tents, every man by his own camp, and every man by his own standard, throught their hosts. Jeremiah 51:12 Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the Lord hath both devised and done that which he spake against the inhabitants of Babylon. Jeremiah 50:2 Declare ya among the nations and publish, set up a standard; publish, and conceal not: say, Babylon is taken Bel is confounded, Mer-o-dach is broken in pieces; her idols are confounded, her images are broken in pieces. New Testament References To see the actual verse of Matthew 21:8, please see the footer, below. The likeness of this scripture also appears in the other gospels, in Mark 11:8 and Luke 19:36. These scriptures are perhaps some of the most vital, because it demostrates that they were using garments, (cloth), and branches, (sticks, poles) anything thing they could get ahold of to praise, and show their adoration to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Which in effect is the same thing we are doing today. Flags of all types are no more than sticks and fabric. If you have questions about scriptural references for these Ministries, please email admin@heartofchristrestored.com and we will be happy to assist you. We also encourage you to submit your poetry, experiences and photos in Flag and Dance, artistic photography, paintings, song lyrics that have touched your heart, anything that you would like to share. To submit your work for consideration please email us at Submissions@heartofchristrestored.com
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