Joel 3

Jehovah-saboath : the Lord of hosts, describes God as a strong-tower into which His chosen can run and find safety. It also describes God as an unstoppable force or army that will utterly destroy all of the enemies of His people when they are at their lowest point. We have to choose to trust in the manna and turn away from the riches of Egypt.

Yes, God's judgment is resting on this country. Yes, things are bad and are probably going to get worse. The Bible tells us that not one word of the Lord will fall to the ground, so when did we stop believing in His living word ? In Matthew 24:6 Jesus said that we are not to be troubled by all that is happening around us and here is why:

Joshua 5: 13-15 = God's people faced a seemingly insurmountable obstacle but victory was brought about by their trust and obedience. The Lord of hosts was there.

1 Samuel 1:11 = Hannah prayed one of the most powerful prayers found in the Bible without ever saying a word. From her bowels, that is, her innermost being she poured herself out upon the altar of heaven and hope was birthed to an entire nation. The Lord of hosts was there.

1 Samuel 17:11,45 = The veteran warriors of God were both "very afraid" and "dismayed". Using these two words together meant that they became so discouraged and filled with fear
that they lost the ability to think and even wished that they had never been born. That's when a mere boy became available and boldly stepped up to change the course of history forever. The Lord of hosts was there.

As the world carries off the Lord's silver and gold, fear not, the Lord of hosts is here!

As the world lures the sons and daughters off of the path, fear not, the Lord of hosts is here!

As the world prepares for battle against the saints, fear not, the Lord of hosts is here!

Psalm 24: 7-10 =  Lift up your heads, O ye gates; be lifted up, ye ancient doors that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ye gates; lift them up, ye ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord Almighty- He is the King of glory.

We know the name of this King of glory, this Lord of hosts, His name...JESUS !!

Robert MacPhee Jr