Life is full of choices like a "choose your own adventure" story. The Bible begins with a fundamental question: Who or what is your most high?

In this thirteenth message, we continue our lesson from Exodus 17 and return to the battle with Amalek. Last week we learned that forgiven people must also be fighters, enlisted to stand beneath God's banner, not as civilians but as soldiers. This week reveals that God's fighters must first be surrenderers. Victory comes not from power, skill, or strategy, but from dependence beneath the Lord our banner, Jehovah-Nissi.

We often raise the banners of politics, preferences, or personal causes while giving Christ only partial loyalty. But Jesus does not seek primary allegiance; He seeks exclusive allegiance. Every day begins with a choice: whose flag will fly highest over our lives?

God's banner brings alignment, orientation, and courage. Like soldiers rallying to their standard when disoriented, we lift our eyes to the hill and reorient ourselves toward the One who fights for us. Our battles are decided not by our power but by our posture, by surrendering to the King who holds true air supremacy in the spiritual realm.

Finally, the story ends in worship. After victory, Moses builds an altar so the people will remember what God has done. Followers of the everyday God move from new victories to renewed worship, capturing God's faithfulness so future generations can stand beneath the same banner.