Tears on the Warrior's Sword are Sometimes Necessary

Every Warrior for God’s Plans MUST have the bold confidence in Him that we see in a leader who was made and awakened by God. Also, such chosen warriors must always remember and be mindful that each of them MUST be humble and ready to acknowledge that we serve God and that we walk from conquest to conquest WITH Him, not just For Him.  

Psalm 23:3-6 (Amplified Version)

³ He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him—not for my earning it, but] for His name’s sake.

⁴ Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me.

⁵ You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my [brimming] cup runs over.

⁶ Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place.

I highlight this passage for a very personal reason. I wrote a few weeks earlier that my mother had made a miraculous recovery from an internal infection to what appeared to be a full recovery. We have now (as of 1 week ago) been made aware that the virus has evolved into a more insidious opponent. This new challenge is actually more severe and aggressive than we have seen thus far.

As a result, I have been forced from bold to tearful and humble. I have been forced to trust Him not just Implicitly, but Explicitly. When I look at my mother in her bed and I speak with the doctors about the possibility of “switching from recovery to comfort” I can only turn inward to the Holy Spirit.

Wielding my 6 foot Claymore will NOT get this one done. My sword will be dragging on the ground as I go to my knees before Him. All that I can do is pray and wait. Quite frankly, that is a humbling comfort for me – to rely on Prayer instead of muscle. Relying on Him is ALWAYS in His Will for us, so I am comforted to be in His Presence and to move according to His will.    

Humility and Trust are crucial elements to being His Warrior and to fighting His battles. God must know at every turn that He can trust you, which means that you are 1,000% relying on Him. When the battle is no longer in your hands, but you are still in the fight, you are reduced to your most powerful weapon – PRAYER. Make sure that you know how to use this extraordinary blade and you will cut the enemy down according to His Plan every time. Even when it doesn’t look like a victory at first, know that your prayers were indeed used according to His Plan and that the victory will be revealed to you.  

Blessings,

Bryan