What an amazing paradox.
The title (Hebrew YHWH Sabaoth) shows God as the “Commander of the armies of heaven” – he is the divine warrior, majestic, powerful, sovereign over all cosmic forces. This title is common in the prophets.
Yet in the same prophecy, YHWH is referred to as the “Servant” (Isaiah 52–53). This Servant is:
Despised and rejected
A man of sorrows
Wounded for others
Led like a lamb to the slaughter
Observe the paradox:
God of Hosts: He has power, armies, victory, and cosmic authority.
Suffering Servant: weakness, humiliation, suffering, sacrifice
We commonly understand that victory comes through strength. But in the suffering servant, God accomplishes his task through suffering. But the Lord of Hosts is not without power. He put his power aside and came down to earth as Jesus Christ, the suffering servant. 
In Christ, God presents himself meek and lowly while possessing all power and authority.
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