The God of Angel Armies

I know who goes before me

I know who goes behind

The God of angel armies is always by my side.

The One who reigns forever

He is a friend of mine

The God of angel armies is always by my side

And nothing formed against me shall stand

You hold the whole world in Your hands

I’m holding on to Your promises

You are faithful

The song caught my attention as I drove to Southern. Maybe it was because I was nervous about my nursing exam that morning. Maybe it was due to the confusion of sorting out the many options for next year. Maybe it was because I’ve been realizing more and more how weak I am and how much I need His grace  & strength. For whatever reason, the lyrics gripped my heart more than ever. 

I know who goes before me. I know who stands behind. The God of angel armies. . . It was that simple. All my worries at their cores were faithless. All my confusion seemed so small. . . is always by my side. What a paradigm shift! A God so great. A God who will never leave us. My heart sang all the way to school.

I think sometimes I’m a lot like Elisha’s servant (2 Kings 6). The city was surrounded. A whole host was after Elisha and his servant cries out, “Alas, my master! How shall me do?” Yup, that sounds like me—the one longing to see the instant answers when God has them hidden for my own good. Me, the one who sees the enemy, but sometimes forgets the Savior’s mighty power. Are you tempted to forget? Elisha’s reply is for all of us.

Elisha answered, “Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.” The he prayed, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round Elisha.

I’m praying that same prayer & hope you’ll pray it with me. “Lord, open my eyes that I may see.” Grant me the eyes of faith that look beyond the problems, the trials, and the confusion of this earth. Give me the sight to see my Savior and His matchless love. Give me the vision to see the God of angel armies.