Closeness

2 Samuel 5:10

"And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him."

What better recommendation could there possibly be? A man on his own is nothing. A man, walking with the Lord of Hosts, is a force to be reckoned with.

Names are important and mean something. The Bible says the Lord God of Hosts was with David. There are many, many names used for God in the Bible, why was this name used here? I think it emphasizes that David, who started as a shepherd boy attacking a giant with a sling and stone was not alone. God is in charge of the hosts, so no matter what came at David, it was not a matter of concern. As long as David walked with God, he had the most powerful ally on his side.

Am I waking with God? In that closeness that brings His praise always to my lips? That closeness that steals away any thought of fear?