We still have a couple of "Jehovah" Names of God to cover! This week we'll look at "Jehovah-Sabaoth". It appears in these two portions of Scripture as "LORD of hosts".
Psalm 46:7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. KJV
Isaiah 1:24 Therefore saith the Lord, the Lord of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies: KJV
"Hosts" in these two verses is the Hebrew word "tsaba`". Strong's Concordance says: a mass of persons, especially organized for war (an army). Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew Lexicon adds this: what goes forth, an army, a war, warfare. The Theological Wordbook adds: has to do with fighting. Another resource that relies on "The Names of God" by Ken Hemphill and Logos Bible Software, says: Hosts means “hordes,” both of angels and of men. He is Lord of the host of heaven and of the inhabitants of the earth, of Jews and Gentiles, of rich and poor, master and slave. The name is expressive of the majesty, power, and authority of God and shows that He is able to accomplish what He determines to do. Whenever we are up against something that seems to be insurmountable, we need to remember THIS that the prophet Elisha said to his servant when they were surrounded by natural armies! 2 Kings 6:15-17:
15 And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? 16 And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. 17 And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha. KJV
When it comes to God's family (US!) there is ALWAYS more that be with us in the spiritual realm, which is more real than the natural realm in which we live, than those that be with our enemy, or against us! Jehovah-Sabaoth, the LORD of Hosts, is ALWAYS on our side! He WILL deliver us from every situation if we dare to believe and receive His supernatural provision! We truly have the Leader of all the Heavenly armies ready to deliver, defend and restore us! I REALLY feel blessed to be a member of THAT family! Here is Hillsong Young and Free with "When The Fight Calls":
"When The Fight Calls"
[Verse 1:]
You've overcome this world with love
And made my fight Your own
I lift my eyes and throw fear aside
And sing out into the night
[Chorus:]
Cause even when the world caves
Even when the fight calls
Even when the war's waged
I'll take heart
I know You are greater
Forever You are Savior
I will sing Your praise
With all that I have
With all that I am Lord
[Verse 2:]
I'll stare down the waves
Cause You own the tide
I still myself and know
You wait for me
On waters wild
Where faith walks above the storm
[Chorus:]
Even when the world caves
Even when the fight calls
Even when the war's waged
I'll take heart
I know You are greater
Forever You are Savior
I will sing Your praise
With all that I have
With all that I am Lord
[Bridge x2:]
I won't let the storm weather my heart
Won't let the darkness beat me down
Sing in the night my hope alive in You
I'll walk through the fire and not be burned
Pray in the fight and watch it turn
Jesus tonight I give it all to You
[Chorus:]
Even when the world caves
Even when the fight calls
Even when the war's waged
I'll take heart
I know You are greater
Forever You are Savior
I will sing Your praise
With all that I have
With all that I am Lord
With all that I have
With all that I am Lord
Yeah, Oh ohh, Yeah, Oh ohh
[Bridge x2:]
I won't let the storm weather my heart
Won't let the darkness beat me down
Sing in the night my hope alive in You
I'll walk through the fire and not be burned
Pray in the fight and watch it turn
Jesus tonight I give it all to You
Love and Shalom from the Swoveys!
