James 5:4
Your Hope is Well Placed if It’s Here
Could you use a shot of hope that God sees and hears you? If so, consider James 5:4 where God is referred to as Lord of Sabaoth.
“Behold, the pay of the laborers who mowed your fields, and which has been withheld by you, cries out against you; and the outcry of those who did the harvesting has reached the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.”
In this passage, Sabaoth means host or hosts, especially in relation to warfare or service. It’s a reference to Jehovah Sabaoth’s reign over the host of angels, the air, nations, and demons. Praise God, He is in charge of all of that. But now take it down to a worker in a field. To think that the Lord of Sabaoth heard the cries of workers who were unfairly treated by their bosses is amazing. Are you being unjustly treated? Does it seem like no one notices what you are doing or hears your pleas for help? Rest assured that the Lord of Sabaoth notices you and hears you. Your hope is well placed in Him. We may seldom understand God’s timing, but we can always have confidence the the God who reigns over the host of angels, the air, demons, and nations, He hears our prayers.
LORD OF SABAOTH, we worship You and are humbled that You see us and hear our prayers. We place our hope in You knowing You will answer in Your perfect timing according to Your will.
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Your Hope is Well Placed if It’s Here
Could you use a shot of hope that God sees and hears you? If so, consider James 5:4 where God is referred to as Lord of Sabaoth.
Behold, the pay of the laborers who mowed your fields, and which has been withheld by you, cries out against you; and the outcry of those who did the harvesting has reached the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.
In this passage SABAOTH means host or hosts, especially in relation to warfare or service. It’s a reference to Jehovah SABAOTH’S reign over the host of angels, the air, nations, and demons. Praise God, He is in charge of all of that. But now take it down to a worker in a field. To think that the LORD OF SABAOTH heard the cries of workers who were unfairly treated by their bosses is amazing. Are you being unjustly treated? Does it seem like no one notices what you are doing or hears your pleas for help? Rest assured that the Lord of SABAOTH notices you and hears you. Your hope is well place in Him. We may seldom understand God’s timing but we can always have confidence that He who reigns over the hosts of angels, the air, nations, and demons hears our prayers.
Lord of Sabaoth, we worship You and are humbled that You see us and hear our prayers. We place our hope in You knowing You will answer in Your perfect timing according to Your will.
Your Hope is Well Placed if It’s Here
Could you use a shot of hope that God sees and hears you? If so, consider James 5:4 where God is referred to as Lord of Sabaoth. “Behold, the pay of the laborers who mowed your fields, and which has been withheld by you, cries out against you; and the outcry of those who did the harvesting has reached the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.” In this passage “SABAOTH” means host or hosts, especially in relation to warfare or service. It’s a reference to Jehovah SABAOTH’S reign over the host of angels, the air, nations, and demons. To think that the LORD OF SABAOTH heard the cries of workers who were unfairly treated by their bosses is amazing. Are you being unjustly treated? Does it seem like no one notices? Rest assured. The Lord of SABAOTH is noticing. Your hope in Him is well placed. The One who reigns over the hosts of angels, the air, nations, and demons hear your prayers.
Lord of Sabaoth, we worship You and are humbled that You see us and hear our prayers. We hope in You knowing You will answer in Your perfect timing.
Your Hope is Well Placed if It’s Here
Could you use a shot of hope that God sees and hears you? If so, consider James 5:4 where God is referred to as Lord of Sabaoth. At one time I thought the word Sabaoth had something to do with the Sabbath in this verse. “Behold, the pay of the laborers who mowed your fields, and which has been withheld by you, cries out against you; and the outcry of those who did the harvesting has reached the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.” However, “SABAOTH” means host or hosts, especially in relation to warfare or service. It’s a reference to Jehovah SABAOTH’S reign over the host of angels, the air, nations, and demons. To think that the LORD OF SABAOTH heard the cries of workers who were unfairly treated by their bosses is amazing. Are you being unjustly treated? Does it seem like no one notices? Rest assured. The Lord of SABAOTH sees. Your hope in Him is well placed. The One who reigns over the hosts of angels, the air, nations, and demons hears your prayers.
Lord of Sabaoth, we worship You and are humbled that You see us and hear our prayers. We hope in You knowing You will answer in Your perfect timing.
Praise to LORD OF SABAOTH
“Behold, the pay of the laborers who mowed your fields, and which has been withheld by you, cries out against you; and the outcry of those who did the harvesting has reached the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth.”
The first time I read “Lord of SABAOTH” in James 5:4, I thought it was a reference to the Sabbath. However, “SABAOTH” means host or hosts, especially in relation to warfare or service. Study this name in depth and you’ll find it’s a reference to Jehovah SABAOTH’S reign over the host of angels, the air, nations, and demons. To think that the LORD OF SABAOTH heard the cries of workers who were unfairly treated by their bosses is amazing. Keep praying, friends. The Lord of SABAOTH hears your prayers.
Lord of Sabaoth, we worship You and are humbled by Your majesty; yet tender compassion for us.
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LORD OF SABAOTH
When I first read “Lord of Sabaoth” in James 5:4, I thought this name was a reference to the Sabbath. The context is God’s judgment of rich people who don’t pay their laborers their due and the workers’ cries reaching the ears of the Lord of Sabaoth. However, this context has nothing to do with Sabbath rest. Rather, “Sabaoth” means host or hosts, especially in relation to warfare or service. Study this name in depth and you will find it is a reference to Jehovah Sabaoth’s reign over the host of angels, the air, nations, and demons. And to think, the Lord of Sabaoth heard the cries of workers who were treated unfairly by their bosses. Keep praying. He hears and will act justly.
Jehovah Sabaoth, I praise You! You are Lord of hosts. I worship You.
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