Isaiah 12:2 - “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song

The meaning of gird: Prepare oneself for action. 

I have been given the task of tackling this very odd word… 

“Gird”…

I find this word rolls off my tongue much like a guttural sound or growl. 

I believe this word is not used in today's modern world… So let’s roll the clock back to a time long ago. 

When men were men and women were viewed as inferior souls… But we’re we?  

I know of a man that walked the earth,  humbled Himself but had and still has the power within his soul to fight and win any battles… He is a Kingly warrior in every sense of the word… He has that unique power under the control aura that surrounds Him.. He is a beautiful site to behold!!  

Through His life and teachings, He has taught us that we are all equal and loved dearly by this great and noble warrior… but does this love have a cost? 

Many say it free …. But is it? 

Do we need to gird our path with His pillar of strength? Is this life we are living our daily battle cry? Is it a journey that we all must embark on? Our souls are born with a beautiful soulful mission to discover the path to our Savior's heart. Each of our paths is uniquely our own... There may be stumbling blocks, trials...and challenges... 

Have you ever heard the “ Roomer” that one day soon He will return? It will be an amazing time.  But I wonder how many will be ready?? 

What did he mean in the following verses? 

Jesus is quoted in Mark 8:34-35 “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

And then in Philippians 4:6-7, He is quoted 

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

So when we make that commitment to pick our cross, we must ready ourselves for the battle ahead... He never said it would be easy. But He has promised gifts that are not of this world… 

When we accept the gift to follow Him. He will gird our lives... He is that inner strength that most of His followers do not even know they possess..  until they are tested … Others will witness this peace, this strength, this love …   And this life event is God's messenger’s opening to share his amazing love story !!  

To feel His strength and love well up in your soul… will leave you awestruck and your life will never be the same.., 

it’s Him, It’s always Him!!! 

My Warrior, My King!! 

Hallelujah

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