Psalm 46:7

Psalm 46:7

The Lord Almighty

There are two very different titles given to God in this verse. Firstly, He is described as the Lord Almighty. Apparently, this is correctly translated, “The Lord of Hosts!” “Hosts” in Hebrew was a word used to describe either human armies, or the sun moon and stars, or it was used to portray gatherings of angels. Whichever way you look at it, the title is simply telling us that God is sovereign over all, be it the mighty forces on earth, in the heavens or in the spiritual world beyond. Wherever there is a coming together of powers and authorities – our God is the Lord Almighty! That is why He is All-mighty! 

Contrast this with a more down-to-earth description of God, He is the God of Jacob. To be precise, Israel. The vast powers of heaven and earth are under His sovereignty but so is the little state of Israel, no bigger than Wales, with no great natural resources, stuck in the middle of North – South, Mediterranean trade routes. Isn’t it amazing how the Lord God’s involvement with that small parcel of land promotes it, throughout history, to a place that is so highly significant in world politics? To this day Elohim remains Israel’s God. If we ever want evidence that Scripture is still being fulfilled and that God keeps His promises, then we need look no further than that land today. The desert is blooming, the people have been drawn back from every corner of the earth.  Their survival, against all odds, has been miraculous over the centuries and, even though most do not recognise Him, the Lord Almighty is still the God of Jacob.

This God is a mighty fortress to all who know Him, love Him and obey Him. We are safe with Him and always will be. “The Lord Almighty is with us, the God of Jacob is our fortress.”  Hallelujah!

 

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