BY She Reads Truth
When I was a kid, I used to be terrified that our house was going to burn down. I would lie awake in my bed, certain that at any moment I would see smoke coming from under my door, a raging fire just down the hallway ready to engulf my entire family, destroying everything in its wake. Before bed, I would ask my parents to close all the doors (to keep the fire from getting into our rooms) and make sure the oven was off, and every so often, I’d ask them to check our smoke detectors—just in case one was malfunctioning. My parents would do all of these things, lovingly reminding me that I was safe, that nothing was going to happen to me. And they would pray with me, inviting me to bring my fears and uncertainties to God, the One who protects me and strengthens me.
This psalm refers to God as the “LORD of Armies.” This name for God appears most often in the Minor Prophets, both before and after Judah’s exile into Babylon. The lives of God’s people were full of fear and uncertainty, and they were constantly reminded of the power their enemies held over them. Referring to God as the LORD of Armies reminded them of His ability to keep them from harm.
This whole psalm is a reminder of God’s unmatched power. The psalmist writes of God’s ability to provide calm and order in the midst of total chaos. The first stanza speaks of God’s protection from the natural elements, the second of God’s protection from other nations, and the third of God’s protection from fighting and wars. In every stanza, the psalmist reminds us that God is with us—that He is our refuge, that the LORD of Armies is our stronghold. How can we not bow down in praise of such a powerful God? With a God like this on our side, fighting for us, watching over us, our fears don’t stand a chance.
These days, I’m not as scared of my house burning down as I used to be. My fears are more concerned with uncertainty about the future and my need to control things. So although I am not a nation at war, I can still find rest in the fact that the LORD of Armies is with me. He is a refuge for my weary soul, a place of comfort in the midst of chaos. His power is stronger than even the most terrifying of armies, His love deeper than any raging sea. He is strong, He is good, and He will not let me go, even in the fiercest battle.
358 thoughts on "The LORD of Armies Is With Us"
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Hi!!I would continue if not start to pray about the situation and talk to God. His timing is perfect, never late but never early. He has a plan for your beautiful family and though you might be in a season of waiting, God is always going to be there for you. Praying for you guys, I hope this helped:))❤️
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Ignore this comment I meant to reply to soemone haha
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Love love this. So true
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The God of armies is with us
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What do you do when you feel like God is NOT on your side? In 2014, my husband and I (and our 4 kids) felt God calling us to plant a church in Denver. We did every thing He asked of us, and two years ago, because it hadn’t grown by the standards set by our “investors “, we had to close the doors for good. Since then, we’ve lost everything, our home, our financial security…we literally have nothing left. My husband, who was in full time ministry for 25 years, has suddenly been deemed unworthy of working in ministry. He was unable to find a job doing anything, church or otherwise, for 18 months. I keep reading that God is for us and wants the best for us, but I don’t see it. What do I do?
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Praying right now for you Andrea, and your family. May trust and hope be restored and I aak that God will be your Provider in this most challenging time.
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I will be praying for you and your friend.❤️
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“I know who goes before me. I know who stands beside. The God of Angel Armies, is always by my side” (Chris Tomlin- Whom Shall I Fear)
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We have a close friend who is in the hospital with pretty severe injuries and we’ve all been afraid and praying. This message brought comfort this morning.
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