I AM - Week 1 - Lord Sabaoth

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Isaiah 13:4Isaiah 13:4Listen, a noise on the mountains,Listen, a noise on the mountains,

like that of a great multitude!like that of a great multitude!

Listen, an uproar among the Kingdoms,Listen, an uproar among the Kingdoms,

like nations massing together!like nations massing together!

TheThe LORD of HOSTSLORD of HOSTS isis

mustering an army for war!mustering an army for war!



YahwehYahwehSabaoth! Sabaoth!

³The Lord of Armies´



The Christian Life Involves aThe Christian Life Involves a

Conflict Against Demonic Forces!Conflict Against Demonic Forces!³For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,³For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,

but against the rulers, against thebut against the rulers, against the

authorities, against the powers of this darkauthorities, against the powers of this dark

world and against the spiritual forces of evilworld and against the spiritual forces of evil

in the heavenly realms.´in the heavenly realms.´

--Ephesians 6:12Ephesians 6:12

When you came to Jesus, you not onlyWhen you came to Jesus, you not only

gained a SAVIOR, you gained an ENEMY!gained a SAVIOR, you gained an ENEMY!

When you were BORN AGAIN,When you were BORN AGAIN,

You were born on BATTLEFIELD.You were born on BATTLEFIELD.

That is why you have some of the problems you have!That is why you have some of the problems you have!



Satan hates everything thatSatan hates everything that

belongs to God! «including YOU!belongs to God! «including YOU!Satan is the ³God of this World!´Satan is the ³God of this World!´

When Adam and Eve submitted toWhen Adam and Eve submitted to

Satan¶s temptation, the DominionSatan¶s temptation, the DominionGod gave to them reverted to Satan!God gave to them reverted to Satan!

That¶s why the bible says,That¶s why the bible says,

³The whole world lies under the³The whole world lies under the

power of the evil one!´power of the evil one!´

So when youSo when you DRAW CLOSEDRAW CLOSE to GOD«to GOD«

You must alsoYou must also RESISTRESIST the devil.the devil.



Warfare is unavoidable!Warfare is unavoidable!Rev 2:3 LETTERS to 7 CHURCHESRev 2:3 LETTERS to 7 CHURCHES

In all 7, a promise to ³him whoIn all 7, a promise to ³him who OVERCOMESOVERCOMES´́ OVERCOME =OVERCOME = N ikaoN ikao ± ± Conquer, Prevail, Gain Victory!Conquer, Prevail, Gain Victory!

TDNTTDNT: ³: ³N ikaoN ikao always presupposes the CONFLICT between Godalways presupposes the CONFLICT between God

and opposing demonic forces´and opposing demonic forces´Jesus speaks to all churches in allJesus speaks to all churches in all

times & to each one He gives a promisetimes & to each one He gives a promise

to those who will OVERCOME the enemy!to those who will OVERCOME the enemy!

Jesus takes for granted that EVERY Christian is inJesus takes for granted that EVERY Christian is in

aa BATTLEBATTLE against demonic forces!against demonic forces!

You don¶t have a choice about being in warfare! You don¶t have a choice about being in warfare!

The enemy has declared war against YOU!The enemy has declared war against YOU!

That¶s why we need to know YAHWEH SABAOTH!That¶s why we need to know YAHWEH SABAOTH!



Knowing YAHWEH SABAOTH!Knowing YAHWEH SABAOTH!

GOD¶SGOD¶S NAMESNAMES REVEAL HISREVEAL HIS NATURE!NATURE! Yahweh ³JAIRAÝahweh ³JAIRA´ ± ± ³The Lord who provides´³The Lord who provides´

Yahweh ³ROPHEÝahweh ³ROPHE´ ± ± ³The Lord heals´³The Lord heals´

Yahweh ³ROHIÝahweh ³ROHI´ ± ± The Lord our Shepherd´The Lord our Shepherd´Most Common:Most Common:

Yahweh ³SABAOTHÝahweh ³SABAOTH´ ± ± The Lord of Hosts´ or ³Almighty´The Lord of Hosts´ or ³Almighty´

YAHWEHYAHWEH = Covenant Name of God= Covenant Name of God

SABAOTHSABAOTH = Armies= Armies

Literally = ³Literally = ³LORD OF ARMIESLORD OF ARMIES´́

³³Yahweh not onlyYahweh not only HEALSHEALS && PROVIDESPROVIDES && CARES,CARES,

He also is theHe also is the LORD OF ARMIES.LORD OF ARMIES.

He leads us into battle to gain the victory!´He leads us into battle to gain the victory!´



If Jesus is the Lord of HostsIf Jesus is the Lord of Hosts

WHO ARE HIS HOSTS?WHO ARE HIS HOSTS?

Who Are His Armies?Who Are His Armies?1.1. Hosts of physical heavens! (forces of nature)Hosts of physical heavens! (forces of nature)

The forces of nature are under God¶s control The forces of nature are under God¶s control

We see that in creation«We see that in creation«When God decreed LIGHT« light came! When God decreed LIGHT« light came!

God decreed DRY LAN D« and it appeared! God decreed DRY LAN D« and it appeared!

God decreed LIFE« and it sprang forth! God decreed LIFE« and it sprang forth!

WHEN GOD DECREES«WHEN GOD DECREES«

THE THE UNIVERSE UNIVERSE RESPONDS! RESPONDS!



In Psalm 18, when David describes God¶s deliverance«In Psalm 18, when David describes God¶s deliverance«

God came in a STORM! God came in a STORM!

He parted heavens & came down; dark cloudsHe parted heavens & came down; dark clouds

were under His feet. He mounted cherubim &were under His feet. He mounted cherubim &

flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.flew; He soared on the wings of the wind.Out of the brightness His presence cloudsOut of the brightness His presence clouds

advanced, with hailstones & bolts of lightning.advanced, with hailstones & bolts of lightning.



J oshua 10:7 J oshua 10:7--1414

Joshua marched from Gilgal with his army«Joshua marched from Gilgal with his army«

The Lord said to Joshua, ³Do not be afraid of The Lord said to Joshua, ³Do not be afraid of

them; I have given them into your hand.´them; I have given them into your hand.´

The Lord threw them into confusion« asThe Lord threw them into confusion« as

they fled before Israel, the Lord hurled largethey fled before Israel, the Lord hurled large

hailstones down on them from the sky, andhailstones down on them from the sky, andmore of them dies from the hailstones thanmore of them dies from the hailstones than

were killed by the swords of the Israelites.were killed by the swords of the Israelites.



In Deborah¶s day, Israel hadIn Deborah¶s day, Israel had

an enemy named Siseraan enemy named SiseraSisera had 900 Iron Chariots!Sisera had 900 Iron Chariots!

(U ltimate weapon of the day!)(U ltimate weapon of the day!)

With his iron chariots SiseraWith his iron chariots Siseraoppressed Israel for 20 years!oppressed Israel for 20 years!

God raises up Deborah to save His people!God raises up Deborah to save His people!

Deborah calls Barak and together theyDeborah calls Barak and together they

lead the army against the enemy!lead the army against the enemy!



As Israel goes into battle, God joins in the fight! As Israel goes into battle, God joins in the fight!

A sudden storm floods the battlefield & Sisera¶s A sudden storm floods the battlefield & Sisera¶s900 iron chariots get stuck in the mud!900 iron chariots get stuck in the mud!

Sisera fled on foot to the tent of Sisera fled on foot to the tent of

Jael, who killed him in his sleep!Jael, who killed him in his sleep!

God still controls the forces of nature!God still controls the forces of nature!



Witches planned to go to the highestWitches planned to go to the highest

place in America on the solstice andplace in America on the solstice andrelease curses over the nation!release curses over the nation!

Linda Heidler went with the WindwalkersLinda Heidler went with the Windwalkers

team and decreed that the witchesteam and decreed that the witches

would not be able to get there!would not be able to get there!

The day of the solstice the mountain was soThe day of the solstice the mountain was so

wrapped in clouds that no planeswrapped in clouds that no planes

could approach or land there! could approach or land there!



Every year at summer solstice witches meetEvery year at summer solstice witches meet

at Stonehenge. That pagan worship is a forceat Stonehenge. That pagan worship is a forcethat is holding England in darkness!that is holding England in darkness!

The focus of the gathering is to watchThe focus of the gathering is to watch

the first beam of sunlight shine throughthe first beam of sunlight shine through

the stones at daybreak!the stones at daybreak!

When our prayer team prayer at StonehengeWhen our prayer team prayer at Stonehenge

This year, we asked God to stop that paganThis year, we asked God to stop that pagan

celebration.celebration.This year at daybreak on the solsticeThis year at daybreak on the solstice

It was pouring down rain!It was pouring down rain!



Who are His ARMIES?Who are His ARMIES?

1.1. The physical heavens areThe physical heavens areunder His command!under His command!

2.2. There are also hosts inThere are also hosts in

the SPIRITUAL heavens!the SPIRITUAL heavens!That¶s the ANGELS!That¶s the ANGELS!



In 700 B.C., Sennacherib, king of AssyriaIn 700 B.C., Sennacherib, king of Assyria

invaded the land of Judah« conqueredinvaded the land of Judah« conqueredthe major cities« & surroundedthe major cities« & surrounded

Jerusalem.Jerusalem.

Assyrians were known throughout the Assyrians were known throughout the

ancient world for being sadistically cruelancient world for being sadistically cruel

in their torture of conquered peoples.in their torture of conquered peoples.You don¶t want to be captured byYou don¶t want to be captured by

Assyrians! Assyrians!



Hezekiah prays to God!Hezekiah prays to God!

And God sends out one of His ANGELS!And God sends out one of His ANGELS!³That night the angel of the LORD went³That night the angel of the LORD went

out and put to death 185,000 men inout and put to death 185,000 men in

the Assyrian camp.´the Assyrian camp.´So Sennacherib withdrew to his ownSo Sennacherib withdrew to his own

land in disgrace & when he went intoland in disgrace & when he went into

the temple of his god, two of his sonsthe temple of his god, two of his sons

killed him with the sword.killed him with the sword.



Angels are the Army of God! Angels are the Army of God! P

s. 34:7P

s. 34:7 The angel of the LORD encampsThe angel of the LORD encampsaround those who fear Him, andaround those who fear Him, and

He delivers them.He delivers them.

Ps. 91Ps. 91 For he will command his angels concerningFor he will command his angels concerning

you to guard you in all your ways;you to guard you in all your ways;Heb 1:14Heb 1:14 Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to

serve those who will inherit salvation?serve those who will inherit salvation?

When you are in need, God sendsWhen you are in need, God sends

His angels to fight for you!His angels to fight for you!

The greatest release of angelicThe greatest release of angelic

Warriors is in the book of revelation«Warriors is in the book of revelation«



Revelation 19:11Revelation 19:11--16 16 ³I saw heaven standing open and there³I saw heaven standing open and there

before me was a white horse, whose rider isbefore me was a white horse, whose rider is

called Faithful and True. With justice Hecalled Faithful and True. With justice He

judges and makes war. judges and makes war.

His eyes are like blazing fire«andHis eyes are like blazing fire«and

THE ARMIES OF HEAVEN were following him!THE ARMIES OF HEAVEN were following him!

«Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with«Out of his mouth comes a sharp sword with

which to strike down the nations«which to strike down the nations«On his robe & on his thigh He hasOn his robe & on his thigh He has

this name written: KING OFthis name written: KING OF

KINGS & LORD OF LORDS.KINGS & LORD OF LORDS.



THAT¶S JESUS:THAT¶S JESUS:

LORD OF ARMIES!LORD OF ARMIES! 11stst coming: baby in acoming: baby in a

manger, to suffer manger, to suffer and dieand die

22ndnd coming: Warrior!coming: Warrior!Leading armies of Leading armies of heaven!heaven!

We need toWe need toknow know HimHim as theas the

Lord of Armies! Lord of Armies!



HIS ARMIES INCLUDE«HIS ARMIES INCLUDE«

1.1. Hosts of physical heavens! (forces of Hosts of physical heavens! (forces of nature)nature)

2.2. Host of spiritual heavens! (angels)Host of spiritual heavens! (angels)

3.3. But also includesBut also includes THETHE CHURCHCHURCH!! THAT¶S THAT¶S YOU YOU ! !



PSALM 18PSALM 18 ± ± David is pursued byDavid is pursued by

enemies« & runs toL

ordS

abaoth!enemies« & runs toL

ordS

abaoth!David finds shelter in God as HisDavid finds shelter in God as His

³Mighty Fortress!´³Mighty Fortress!´

BUT IN the refuge of God¶sBUT IN the refuge of God¶s

fortress, something happens!fortress, something happens!

David is TRAINED TODavid is TRAINED TO F IGHT! F IGHT!

³It is God who ARMS ME with strength!³It is God who ARMS ME with strength!

«He TRAINS my hands for battle; my«He TRAINS my hands for battle; my

arms can bend a bow of bronze. Youarms can bend a bow of bronze. You

give me your SHIELD of victory«´give me your SHIELD of victory«´



By the end of the Psalm, David hasBy the end of the Psalm, David has

joined with the HOSTS of God and joined with the HOSTS of God andOVERCOMES every enemy!OVERCOMES every enemy!

³I pursued my enemies and overtook them;³I pursued my enemies and overtook them;I did not turn back till they were destroyed.I did not turn back till they were destroyed.

I crushed them so that they could not rise;I crushed them so that they could not rise;

they fell beneath my feet. You armed methey fell beneath my feet. You armed mewith strength for battle; you made mywith strength for battle; you made my

adversaries bow at my feet.´adversaries bow at my feet.´



God wants you to know Him asGod wants you to know Him as

the LORD OF HOSTS!the LORD OF HOSTS!When you are in the battle, you canWhen you are in the battle, you can

ask theask the LORD of HOSTSLORD of HOSTS to send theto send the

Hosts of HeavenHosts of Heaven to help you!to help you!When you call upon the Lord,When you call upon the Lord,

He will come to your rescue!He will come to your rescue!

But God doesn¶t just want toBut God doesn¶t just want to RESC U E RESC U E you from the enemy« He wants toyou from the enemy« He wants to

give yougive you VICTORYVICTORY over the enemy!over the enemy!



The bad news: We are in a Battle!The bad news: We are in a Battle!

Good news: We are going toGood news: We are going to WINWIN!!³Thanks be to God, Who ALWAYS leads us in³Thanks be to God, Who ALWAYS leads us in

triumph!´ 2 Corinthians 2:14triumph!´ 2 Corinthians 2:14

God has called you to make a difference!God has called you to make a difference!He calls you to stand against the enemy, tear downHe calls you to stand against the enemy, tear down

his works, & set his captives free!his works, & set his captives free!

God wants you to break off allGod wants you to break off all

fear and all passivity!fear and all passivity!«to put on your armor and«to put on your armor and

learn tolearn to STANDSTAND!!



Lord of Hosts wantsLord of Hosts wants

to bring you intoto bring you intoVICTORY!VICTORY!

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