In
the Old Testament economy, a standard was the identifying colors of
an army or kingdom. It was necessary to be able to identify allies
and enemies. God's promise to Israel was that He would stand with
them against His enemies. This is a necessary principle in our
spiritual warfare today.
God
will set apart (sanctify) and identify as His the believers in His
Kingdom. How is that going to happen? It is happening at this present
moment! God is, by His Spirit, lifting His Standard and His obedient
followers are flowing to it, as the enemy comes in like a flood.
We
are currently living in the time Isaiah described in chapter 59. In
verses 16-21, Isaiah writes by the inspiration of the Spirit of God
concerning the last days restoration of the nation of Israel. God
brought salvation at the first Advent of Christ but Israel rejected
Him. At His second Advent or second coming He will judge His enemies
and restore salvation to Israel. The restoration of Israel is at
hand. The deliverance of the Body of Christ is even at the door.
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