As I was getting ready for work this morning a not-so-fun fleeting thought raced through my mind. I was a bit tired since I had been up since 5am with my bright sunshine of an 9 month old. It always seems like these not-so-fun thoughts come around when I am most vulnerable.

So, my mind wandered to the thoughts about getting through my husband’s deployment and how September was a long way away. The thought then raced through my mind that I just wouldn’t have a break from caring for my child until then. Would I grow weary? Would I be able to make it? I tried to catch my breath as a knot balled up in my stomach. The Lord then put a new thought into my head.

I was clinging hard to my Jesus’ hand. I was holding so tight that my knuckles turned white. As I was holding His big, mighty hand, things seemed not so bad! What is it about this Jesus that I must cling so tightly to?

He is but a MIGHTY WARRIOR who will fight all of my battles for me and victoriously no less!
Revelation paints a picture of the End Times, but I think this image of Christ suits us just great as we visualized grasping tight to this mighty warrior, Jesus.

Revelation 19:11-16 (The Message)
Then I saw Heaven open wide—and oh! a white horse and its Rider. The Rider, named Faithful and True, judges and makes war in pure righteousness. His eyes are a blaze of fire, on his head many crowns. He has a Name inscribed that’s known only to himself. He is dressed in a robe soaked with blood, and he is addressed as “Word of God.” The armies of Heaven, mounted on white horses and dressed in dazzling white linen, follow him. A sharp sword comes out of his mouth so he can subdue the nations, then rule them with a rod of iron. He treads the winepress of the raging wrath of God, the Sovereign-Strong. On his robe and thigh is written, King of kings, Lord of lords.

Check that out: Faithful and True. Jesus is faithful to those who grasp His hand with all their might and His Truth of His Word will guide you along the straight path. This King of Kings is Sovereign-STRONG.

As I meditated on this image, my heart stopped palpitating. I realized that the very strength embodied by my Savior is in me, too.

Colossians 1:11-12
11being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, and joyfully 12giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you[a] to share in the inheritance of the saints in the kingdom of light.

So, here I am, hours after that not-so-fun thought and my heart just beats with joy and thanksgiving that this MIGHTY WARRIOR is also my Loving Savior who lets me hold His hand as tight as I need to. I am allowed these crazy, not-cool thoughts every now and then. But, I must grip even harder and come to reality that I have His glorious power and strength on my side.

LIVE IT OUT! application:
Is there an area where you need reassurance and strength. Hold on tight, as tight as you can until you have those glorious white knuckles. He will be your Mighty Warrior too!