Gird up Thy Loins: Called for Immediate Duty

Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all I command thee... - Jeremiah 1:17 The implication gird up thy loins plainly implies tucking in one's garment during challenging conditions. This expression conveys a willing response with actions in the importance of obedience. The Lord's righteous ones are being called forward to the front lines for immediate duty and should be fired up to serve in the Lord's Perfect will, Perfect purpose, and Perfect plans in such a time as this. In this book, you will catch a glimpse of the Lord's heart. Virginia, from Texas, shares her amazing journey in great faith and obedience as she boldly stepped into her calling. These sole words from the Lord, led her to retire early from the U.S. Military, eager to start in ministry. I will bless your military career. You will go all the way. But if you choose the ministry, I will show you more of My Heart. She yearned for the Heart of the Father. In obeying the voice of the Lord, she immediately was employed by an Outreach Ministry. As deception was uncovered, you will discover how the Holy Spirit used these strenuous conditions to teach and mold her as she displayed His true nature in character and behavior, pressing deeper into Him for direction. She fulfilled the command of the Lord manifesting His love and compassion towards the ministry, as He desired repentance that He might restore their works for the use of a greater measure in the perilous times to come. Virginia's experience, yet unique to her own, unveiled the true nature of His heart through His willing servant.