LORD of hosts (יְהוָ֥ה צְבָאֹ֖ות), sometimes translated "LORD Almighty," literally means Lord of "armies." He is commander of the countless armies of heaven, but also rules over all armies and nations of earth. This name signals us to fear him but not fear anything else. Jesus is the Lord of hosts who humbled himself to death on a cross even while he could have the armies of heaven in an instant. One day he will return with all the hosts of heaven to defeat evil forever.
May 29, 2022 AM sermon at North Blendon Christian Reformed Church