Gospel for God’s Children by Linda Shields:
The Contemporary Christian song writer, Chris Tomlin, along with Ed Cash and Scott McTyeire Cash wrote a song entitled "Whom Shall I Fear ( God Of Angel Armies)," from Tomlin's 7th studio album, "Burning Lights," released 11/9/2012.
The song is based on 2 Kings chapter 6 - The King of Aram wanted to seize Elisha, the prophet and servant of Almighty God because Elisha would warn the King of Israel each time the Aramean Army would mobilize against Israel allowing them to prepare for attack and foil the ambush.
The Aramean King commanded his officers to find out where Elisha was and to send troops to seize him. The report came back that Elisha was at Dothan, so the king of Aram sent a great army with horses and chariots to surround the city.
When the servant of Elisha got up early the next morning, went outside and saw the troops, horses and chariots everywhere he cried out to Elisha, "Ah, my lord, what shall we do now?"
"Don't be afraid, " Elisha told him, "For there are more on our side than on theirs!" Then Elisha prayed, "O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!" The Lord opened his servant's eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.
In the chorus of " Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies), it says:
I know who goes before me,
I know who stands behind,
The God of Angel Armies
Is always by my side.
The One who reigns forever
He is a friend of mine.
The God of Angel Armies
Is always by my side.
This same God who opened the eyes of Elisha's servant to let him see God's Army of Angels is the same God who watches over us today, and he still has his angel armies to guard is. We too don't need to be afraid.
In the book of Isaiah chapter 41 verse 10, it says "Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God, I will strengthen you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand."
In Isaiah chapter 12 verse 2, it says, "I will trust in God. See God has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord God is my strength and my song. He has become my salvation. "
What a comfort to know we do not have to fear because God is always with us; before us to lead and behind us to protect.
In Matthew 14: 27, Jesus said to his disciples, 'But Jesus spoke to them at once,' "It's alright," he said, "I am here. Don't be afraid."
The next time you feel afraid, remember your God has His army of angels guarding you. "Whom shall I fear?"
Dear God, Thank you for watching over us and teaching us that we your children don't need to be afraid. For you are guarding over us with your Angel Armies. In Jesus name. Amen
God Bless