In case you missed it, we introduced “Psalm 46 (Lord of hosts)” on Sunday morning.
I absolutely love this song! I love cranking up the volume and singing from the top of my lungs “Lord of hosts, You’re with us! With us in the fire, with us as a shelter, with us in the storm! You will lead us through the fiercest battle. Oh, where else could we go but with the Lord of hosts!” I can belt out this truth when I’m tempted to be afraid, or when the battle with my old self rages, or when the enemy wants to discourage me with whatever means possible. God is with me through everything I face. If our nation crumbles, my God is still with me. If tragedy hits my home the Lord of hosts is still with me. If I lose my ability to sing, the Lord of angel armies would still be with me.
Last Friday night my family watched the last episode of the Chosen season 3. It has the scene with the storm and the boat, and Jesus commanding the wind and the waves “Silence, be still!” The disciples were afraid as the boat was filling with water and they thought they were going to die. And at Jesus’ command, the sea was still! It reminds me of verse 10 in Psalm 46, “Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” God can still the greatest storm, and God can still the most anxious heart.
Through cancer, through the loss of a loved one, through addiction, through persecution, and through sorrow or depression, the Lord of armies is with us! “Though oceans roar You are the Lord of all the One who calms the wind and waves and makes my heart be still. Though the earth gives way, the mountains move into the sea, the nations rage, I know my God is in control.”
I pray this song can be a source of encouragement and strength to you. I pray it will help you remember God’s power and presence in your life. I can’t wait to sing it with you again on Sunday!
- Pastor Kyle