Silk: YHVH Sabaoth (Lord of Hosts)

The name of your silk is YHVH Sabaoth (Lord of Hosts). The colors in it are:

• Turquoise representing spiritual warfare
• Maroon representing shed blood
• Black representing crushing the enemy
• Silver shimmer representing angelic presence

Sabaoth / Ts’vaot or Tsaba (Hebrew for hosts) means that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host. YHVH Sabaoth denotes His universal sovereignty. He is the one who goes forth and leads the army.

The scriptures that go with it are:

• 1 Samuel 17:45-46 (ESV) Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword and with a spear and with a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. This day the Lord will deliver you into my hand… that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.
• Exodus 15:3 (NKJV) The Lord is a Man of War; the Lord is His name.
• Psalm 110:1 (NKJV) The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.”

A Prophetic Nugget from “Daily Downloads from Heaven” by Meghan Williams is connected to this. It’s called “Ask.”

2 Kings 6:17 (GW) Then Elisha prayed, “Lord, please open his eyes so that he may see.” The Lord opened the servant’s eyes and let him see. The mountain around Elisha was full of fiery horses and chariots.

Beloved, ask Me to see. I have given you eyes to see and ears to hear so you are able. There is nothing to fear, for I AM with you always. Truly, legions of angels stand at the ready, engaging on your behalf at My request in response to your prayers. So ask, beloved.

Ask to see. Ask for help. Seek Me – My hand and My assistance. I AM YHVH Sabaoth, the Lord of Hosts – leader of the heavenly armies. Nothing can stand against me and succeed. So stand with Me.

Mirror My countenance – one of peace and love firmly rooted in truth – be like Me. Love like you’ll never get hurt. Eyes wide open. Knowing your heart is in My hands and it is safe there. Your pain is never wasted, beloved – I collect every tear so priceless is your heart to me. Trust Me and trust My plans for you for I AM God and I AM good.

Another Prophetic Nugget from “Daily Downloads from Heaven” by Meghan Williams is connected to this. It’s called “ Let Your Cry of Victory Ring.”

Psalm 118:16 (VOICE) The mighty arm of the Eternal is raised in victory; the right hand of His has shown His power.”

Beloved, raise a shout of victory! We shall not be defeated. Sound a cry in declaration that we are victorious. Raise your voice! Do not be afraid that you will be put to shame, lean on Me. Trust in Me. I AM the God of heaven (El Shamayim) and earth, the Lord of Hosts (YHVH Sabaoth), the King of Glory (Melek Kabowd) – nothing is too hard for Me!

Rightly understand Who I AM and what I AM capable of. I AM the God who parted the sea, brought forth water from a rock, and sent manna from heaven. I make a way where there seems to be no way. Don’t focus on possible solutions YOU see in a situation, for I see things you do not. So simply focus on Me, on who I AM, and let your victory cry ring!

A series of 13 Prophetic Nuggets from “Daily Downloads from Heaven” by Meghan Williams are connected to this. They’re based on Psalm 84:1-12 (TPT), which is shared below.

God of Heaven’s Armies, you find so much beauty in your people! They’re like lovely sanctuaries of your presence. Deep within me are these lovesick longings, desires and daydreams of living in union with you. When I’m near you my heart and my soul will sing and worship with my joyful songs of you, my true source and spring of life! O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, my King and my God, even the sparrows and swallows are welcome to build a nest among your altars for the birds to raise their young. What pleasure fills those who live every day in your temple, enjoying you as they worship in your presence! Pause in his presence How enriched are they who find their strength in the Lord; within their hearts are the highways of holiness! Even when their paths wind through the dark valley of tears, they dig deep to find a pleasant pool where others find only pain. He gives to them a brook of blessing filled from the rain of an outpouring. They grow stronger and stronger with every step forward, and the God of all gods will appear before them in Zion. Hear my cry, O God of Heaven’s Armies! God of Jacob, listen to my loving prayer. Pause in his presence God, your wrap-around presence is our defense. In your kindness look upon the faces of your anointed ones. For just one day of intimacy with you is like a thousand days of joy rolled into one! I’d rather stand at the threshold in front of the Gate Beautiful, ready to go in and worship my God, than to live my life without you in the most beautiful palace of the wicked. For the Lord God is brighter than the brilliance of a sunrise! Wrapping himself around me like a shield, he is so generous with his gifts of grace and glory. Those who walk along his paths with integrity will never lack one thing they need, for he provides it all! O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, what euphoria fills those who forever trust in you!

The first Prophetic Nugget is called “You are My Delight.”

Psalm 84:1 (TPT) God of Heaven’s Armies, you find so much beauty in your people! They’re like lovely sanctuaries of your presence.

Beloved, I AM the God of heavenly armies, the Lord of Hosts – YHVH Tsaba is My name. I rule and reign in power, and yet with everything at My fingertips, I take delight in My children. I make My sanctuary in their very hearts. 

When you choose Me, all that I AM dwells within you. Think not that you are weak or powerless in the face of adversity, beloved. It matters not your personal ability to change things around you, for you know Me. I AM the power. I AM the source. And you are My delight, so rest in Me.

The second Prophetic Nugget is called “Capture My Heart.”

Psalm 84:2 (TPT) Deep within me are these lovesick longings, desires and daydreams of living in union with you…

Beloved, I placed within you a desire for relationship with me that cannot be satisfied by any counterfeit. Running from one unfulfilling vice to another will only leave you more frustrated in spirit. That void of “something missing” is a call to deeper relationship with Me.

So press in and pursue Me – pursue and capture My heart, for it is yours for the taking. Like how a daddy playing hide and seek with his child hides behind a door with his jacket intentionally sticking out because he wants to be found, so I want you to find Me. I want you to engage. Be invested in the pursuit. For the relationship will be all the sweeter if you relentlessly pursue, and then get enjoy the victory of your success.

The third Prophetic Nugget is called “Let Your Roots Go Deep.”

Psalm 84:2 (TPT) …When I’m near you my heart and my soul will sing and worship with my joyful songs of you, my true source and spring of life!

Beloved, I AM the vine and you are the branches. I AM your source of life, and apart from Me you cannot flourish. So let your roots go deep, and satisfy your thirst. Feed on Me and on My Word – allow Me to sustain you and bring increase.

Rejoice in the life I give you, for even in the hardships there is beauty – you have but to look to see My hand at work. I AM ever working for your benefit, and for the Kingdom. Trust Me, and bring forth praise.

The fourth Prophetic Nugget is called “You are Important to Me.”

Psalm 84:3 (TPT) O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, my King and my God, even the sparrows and swallows are welcome to build a nest among your altars for the birds to raise their young.

Beloved, nothing is beneath My notice, and no one is beyond My view. My eye is on the sparrow, and I see each petal of the lilies of the field. The small and seemingly insignificant have all been created and placed by My design and for My good purpose, and each are important to Me. Just as you are important to Me.

Resist the urge to believe that you are unworthy of My attention. For that is a lie from the father of lies, who seeks to separate you from your Source of life. Refuse to be led astray, and rather be rooted in hope that I AM who I say I AM, and that My character and love for you are steadfast. For I AM and they are. Be at peace, beloved, for I AM with you.

The fifth Prophetic Nugget is called “Fullness of Joy.”

Psalm 84:4 (TPT) What pleasure fills those who live every day in your temple, enjoying you as they worship in your presence! Pause in his presence

Beloved, in Me you’ll find fullness of joy – not simply joy, but the fullness of it. A joy that is complete. Missing nothing. For I AM that I AM. And I AM the God who created you. I intimately know your frame. 

Yield to My plans. Surrender your will to Mine, and rest in Me. Cast your cares on Me and walk in the freedom I have provided for you. Refuse to be shackled by worry, fear, or grief. Instead trust your heart in My hands and find joy in My presence, and allow that joy to strengthen you for what lies ahead.

The sixth Prophetic Nugget is called “The Fruit You Bear.”

Psalm 84:5 (TPT) How enriched are they who find their strength in the Lord; within their hearts are the highways of holiness!

Beloved, those who are planted in Me, flourish. For those who fix their attention on Me and refuse to waver will find their strength in Me. Those who seek Me with their whole hearts will find Me, and those who rest in My presence are made whole.

When your desire is for only Me, the world and the things of the world lose their appeal. For what value has a counterfeit paste gem when compared to a genuine precious stone? Choose wisely and choose well, for the quality and quantity of fruit you bear rests in your choice.

The seventh Prophetic Nugget is called “I AM Able to Bring Forth.”

Psalm 84:6 (TPT) Even when their paths wind through the dark valley of tears, they dig deep to find a pleasant pool where others find only pain. He gives to them a brook of blessing filled from the rain of an outpouring.

Beloved, I never leave you. Even in the dark moments when troubles press from every side, I AM with you. I bring beauty for ashes and give you joy from mourning, so look to Me to bring blessing even in the midst of pain.

I AM fully able to do far beyond what you can imagine. This doesn’t mean trials will never come, it only assures you I AM able to bring forth something worthwhile even from the most challenging circumstance. So look to Me, and wait for the showers of blessings to fall.

The eighth Prophetic Nugget is called “I AM Your Portion.”

Psalm 84:7 (TPT) They grow stronger and stronger with every step forward, and the God of all gods will appear before them in Zion.

Beloved, the more you press in towards Me and pursue Me with relentless intent, the greater your strength will be. For true strength is found in Me, and when you seek Me with your whole heart, I always allow Myself to be found. 

So set your mind on Me, and on the things of My Kingdom. Trust that I AM all you need. For I AM your portion, and your inheritance is in Me. Bask in the wealth of that reality, for I AM more than enough. Even the darkest day is as sunrise when you walk hand in hand with Me.

The ninth Prophetic Nugget is called “Share Your Heart.”

Psalm 84:8 (TPT) Hear my cry, O God of Heaven’s Armies! God of Jacob, listen to my loving prayer. Pause in his presence

Beloved, I AM strong and wise, and I AM equipped to handle anything that comes your way. I hear every petition offered to Me, and I respond to each one. My answers may not be what is expected, but I AM always good. 

Be intentional to cast your cares on Me, and to make your needs known. For when you approach My throne, I always receive you. I hold you close to Me. So in boldness come, and be received before My throne of grace. My arms are open, and My ears attuned, so share your heart without delay.

The tenth Prophetic Nugget is called “Trust My Love for You.”

Psalm 84:9 (TPT) God, your wrap-around presence is our defense. In your kindness look upon the faces of your anointed ones.

Beloved, I go before you, and I AM your rear guard. Nothing comes near you without My knowing. And I AM with you, sustaining you. My attention never wavers. Trust yourself into My care. Step into My loving arms and let Me hold you close when you’re afraid. 

I AM Olam Zerowa – the everlasting arms, and I AM always with you and I will never leave you, so rest in Me. I look upon you with the tender eyes of One who adores you. Trust My love for you – feel it encompass you in a cocoon of safety.

The eleventh Prophetic Nugget is called “Step into My Open Arms.”

Psalm 84:10 (TPT) For just one day of intimacy with you is like a thousand days of joy rolled into one! I’d rather stand at the threshold in front of the Gate Beautiful, ready to go in and worship my God, than to live my life without you in the most beautiful palace of the wicked.

Beloved, everything else pales in comparison to the true intimacy that you can have with Me. Nothing is more fulfilling. Anything else that may satisfy you, only does so for a moment rather than for eternity. I AM what truly satisfies your soul, and fills the longings of your heart.

If your experience of relationship with Me doesn’t align with those truths, then know there is more available for you. Refuse to settle for less. Resist the urge to assume there’s something wrong with you or that I’m withholding Myself – or whatever lie the enemy might whisper, but rather continue to persistently press in.

Open your heart to Me. Be intentionally unguarded with Me. Choose to hope I AM who I say I AM. Choose to believe that I love you with a depth of passion you couldn’t begin to imagine. Because I AM and I do. Step into My open arms and receive.

The twelfth Prophetic Nugget is called “Rest in My Love.”

Psalm 84:11 (TPT) For the Lord God is brighter than the brilliance of a sunrise! Wrapping himself around me like a shield, he is so generous with his gifts of grace and glory. Those who walk along his paths with integrity will never lack one thing they need, for he provides it all!

Beloved, feel the warmth of My embrace and know you are safe. For I AM with you, and I watch over you to guard you. I keep you safe and hold you in times of trouble. I help you through any struggles. I AM faithful, and I AM enough.

Those who rest in Me have all they need. Keep your focus aligned with what is right, and trust me to guide your steps. As you yield, I will safely guide you. So walk in truth and integrity as you rest in My love.

The thirteenth Prophetic Nugget is called “Rejoice in the Fullness of All You’ve Been Given.”

Psalm 84:12 (TPT) O Lord of Heaven’s Armies, what euphoria fills those who forever trust in you!

Beloved, though challenges will always come, when you find your hope in Me, true joy and peace are yours. So allow My radiant countenance to reflect from your face. Let the heat of My love warm you, and stir the coals of your own fiery blaze.

In My Kingdom is truth and love forevermore. What more would you choose? Rejoice in the fullness of all you’ve been given. May your eyes be fully open, and may your heart fully see.

A post by Meghan Williams from MeghanW.com is connected to this. It’s called “Seeing the Lord of Hosts for Who He Is (Psalm 84).”

Psalm 84:1 (VOICE) [emphasis mine]  “How lovely is Your temple, Your dwelling place on earth, O Eternal One, Commander of heaven’s armies.”

While working on a Prophetic Nugget collection based on Psalm 84 which I titled “YHVH Tsaba – Lord of Hosts (Psalm 84),” I wondered why the author of that psalm selected that specific name of God. 

Historically, I’ve thought of the Lord of Hosts much like a great army general – kind of distant, very fierce, and mostly an aspect of God that is (well let’s face it) kind of mean and angry (He’s fighting after all). It’s amazing how we can have biases hovering below the surface we aren’t even conscious of.

The more I meditated on this psalm and God has expanded it to Me through the downloads He’s given, the more I’ve realized how inaccurate my picture has been. This became clear because the subsequent verses speak of love, nurturing, and protection. They’re about relationship and connection.

In reading the content of Psalm 84, I’d probably have addressed it to the Faithful God – Elohim Aman, the Everlasting Arms – Olam Zerowa, God with us – Emanuel, or perhaps even Jealous God – El Qanna. But it’s easy to forget that all these names refer to the same Eternal One. They represent different facets of character, but one Being. And in Psalm 84, the author directs the heartcry to the name (facet of character) Lord of Hosts.

As I meditated on this seeming dichotomy, God began to paint a very different picture. One of a loving husband who would do anything to protect and nurture his family. He would go to war to protect them – even lay down his life if necessary. Not that the fighting is something for him to take pleasure in, but rather a necessity for the safety of those he loves. 

What lengths would the conquering hero go to in order to protect his beloved? Or a loving father protecting his child’s life or innocence? How much more so our Creator? Yes He is El Qanna (the Jealous God) because we are His. Not as a possession, but rather as one who has chosen to be accepted into His family.

So with that context of ferocious love, I can begin to understand the depth of affection this YHVH Tsaba – Lord of Hosts – has for me, for all of us. May we embrace the fullness of the depth of affection He has for us and step into greater intimacy with Him as a result.

Chris Tomlin’s song “Whom Shall I Fear” is connected to this. It reminds us of how safe we are in the care of the God of angel armies. We share intimate relationship with the Lord of hosts, and so we can rely on Him to protect us, deliver us, and to be faithful.

A final Prophetic Nugget from “Daily Downloads from Heaven” by Meghan Williams is connected to this. It’s called “Watch and Wait.”

Exodus 14:14 (AMP) The Lord will fight for you while you [only need to] keep silent and remain calm.”

Beloved, there are moments to take up your sword and fight, and moments to rest and watch Me fight for you. This is the moment to keep silent and watch as I move on your behalf. Am I not God? Am I not sovereign? Is My hand too small? The concerns of your heart are moving Me to action, beloved. Watch and wait.

I AM YHVH Sabaoth (the Lord of Hosts) and the heavenly hosts are at My command. The kingdom of darkness will not stand against us. We move in righteousness and light. And darkness cannot overcome the light, but rather light overtakes the darkness. So shall I, the One who created light, overtake the adversary and the kingdom of darkness. Watch and wait.

Quiet your spirit as you wait. Pray. Stand in agreement with Me. Align your heart with Me as you rest and trust. You are in My hand and there is no place safer for you. As an impassioned Father, I AM moving on your behalf. Watch and wait.

It has been prayed over and anointed with the Scent of Heaven’s Spiritual Warfare. The scripture that goes with this oil is: Ephesians 6:12 “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

The deeper meaning of this oil reads, “Warring against the things of the spirit in our flesh is a futile effort that often does more harm than good. If a wife, in an effort to free her husband from a generational curse, scolds him endlessly to try to change his behavior not only is she injuring her relationship with him, she is decreasing the likelihood he will hear the Spirit speak the truth to him because he will believe he is only hearing his wife’s voice replaying in his head. Such battles are spiritual and must be fought in that realm; in intercession and via any other means of warfare the Lord shows. Love the person. Fight the enemy, which is the spirit behind the behaviors.”

This oil is not just for personal intercession, but also for warfare to battle over homes, school, regions, etc.

We pray it blesses you!