Hannah knew that God had power and could help her conceive a son. One of the first uses of this title in the Bible is when Hannah prayed to God because of her deep sorrow of being unable to bear children ( 1 Samuel 1:11, HCSB). Praying that his servant’s eyes would be opened to the truth of the Lord’s armies surrounding them, Elisha’s servant was able to see the fiery multitude protecting them ( 2 Kings 6:17).Įlisha understood the truth that since God was with them as the powerful Commander of armies, they did not need to be afraid, since “those who are with us are more than those who are with them” ( 2 Kings 6:16, ESV).Īlthough the title “Lord of Hosts” does include control over various forms of armies, the title is also used in Scripture to demonstrate God’s rule over every aspect of life. Unlike Elisha, his servant did not have much hope in the face of such a vast army of enemies ( 2 Kings 6:15). Elisha personally witnessed the extent of God’s Heavenly armies when he was surrounded by the Arameans ( 2 Kings 6:12-14). Similarly, Elisha also displayed trust in the Lord of Hosts. Significantly, God continued to give David success over His enemies as the Lord of Hosts ( 1 Chronicles 11:9). The battle was not specifically David’s, but rather belonged to the great Commander, Yahweh ( 1 Samuel 17:47).ġ Samuel 17:45 specifically states how the Lord commanded the armies of Israel when David told Goliath, “You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a saber, but I come to you in the name of the LORD of armies, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied” (NASB). In the Old Testament, Nehemiah recognized that God had power over all because He created everything ( Nehemiah 9:6). God created all things and therefore His territory of rule extends to all areas of the universe ( Genesis 1:1 Revelation 4:11). In the same way, God is the King of the entire universe, exercising His power as the Creator and Ruler. ![]() Beaver means is there is no area in all Narnia where Aslan’s rule does not apply. Beaver tells the Pevensie children that Aslan is “the King. Lewis’ work, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Mr. The Importance of God's Sovereign Character Although such power is astounding, God is the “Lord of Hosts” or “ Yahweh Sabaoth” because of His very character and being as the all-powerful Creator and King of all. In the Bible, God is described as the “Lord of Hosts.” He not only commands and controls the entire universe and its many celestial bodies ( Isaiah 40:26), but He also has a myriad of angel armies ( Joshua 5:14-15 Psalm 103:21) and is described as controlling human armies as well ( 1 Samuel 17:45).Īs Ruler and Controller of all, His command far exceeds any human military commander or governmental power. Even more amazing is the God who controls these heavenly bodies. Such a vast number of stars, and other heavenly bodies, can be too great for the human mind to grasp. In the Milky Way galaxy alone, astronomers estimate there are around 300 billion stars, which does not include the stars found in the rest of the universe. ![]() With the right equipment, humans can view stars, nebulae, planets, moons, and galaxies. There are many different celestial bodies, which can be observed in the night sky.
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