The Lord as Host

[biggiestomp]

Blessing in the presence of danger.

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. (Psalm 23:5). A magnificent banquet is provided by a most liberal and benevolent host; who has not only the bounty to feed me, but power to protect me; and, though surrounded by enemies, I sit down to this table with confidence, knowing that I shall feast in perfect security.

The goodness and care suggested by the prepared table is set right in the midst of the presence of my enemies. The host’s care and concern doesn’t eliminate the presence of my enemies, but enables the experience of God’s goodness and bounty even in their midst.

My Lord of Host!

 

[Newluke]

The 'hosts' in 'Lord of Hosts' refers to the heavenly armies of God, but you probably already knew that.

But yes, the Lord indeed wants to be our host. What you posted here reminded me of what Isaiah said:

Isaiah 25:6-8
6 And in this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things,
a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.
7 And he will destroy in this mountain the face of the covering cast over all people,
and the vail that is spread over all nations.
8 He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces;
and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the Lord hath spoken it.