When I discovered Your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear Your name, O LORD GOD of Heaven’s Armies (Jer. 15:16).
Many military commanding officers enjoyed widespread recognition for their ability to command their troops. Just think of Pompey, Alexander, Napoleon, Wellington and Eisenhower, to name a few. The infantrymen were proud to be called “Wellington-men” or “Napoleon-men,” and so forth.
Jeremiah admitted that God was superior to all the gods and he often used the name “Lord, God Almighty.” The name is of military origin and is often translated as “Lord of Hosts,” the hosts being the soldiers. When a war is waged today, a general is appointed over all the others. He is known as the commander in chief. To Jeremiah, the God of Israel was the commander in chief and he was extremely proud to be on the Lord’s side. He belonged to the Lord, the Commander in Chief not only to Israel, but the Almighty over all people.
You have a choice who you want to belong to. You can be satisfied with a lesser god, but if you are, you will be on the losing side. It would be better to join the army of the greatest Commander in Chief of all time. He has a perfect strategy, a master plan and the hosts He commands are always victorious. Only He knows exactly how strong the enemy is, but He is not impressed by it. He knows that He can appeal to faithful soldiers - not only all over the world, but also to a host of invisible spiritual warriors who serve Him. His cause is just, His weapons are love and sacrifice and His final victory is certain.
Thank You, Jesus, that I may belong to You, now and forever. Amen.
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