Time to Regroup # 1
The war has been intense, the sounds linger pulling your attention to the heat of frustration, weariness, and anger. The aftermath is real, and you feel tasered, by any stress being put on you. You need to breathe, and the old season you have to leave. It cannot come soon enough.
You've left the battlefield for rest, and long to be refreshed and renewed. You need to be strengthened and invigorated. You find yourself on a dirt path, as the stones around you in the desert scenery, give you hope that others might be around, whom you can call friend. You hear joyful voices and even laughter that draw you, as your heart is hungry for reprieve and relief.
One foot in front of the other, you walk towards the sound of life. Suddenly, you notice light flickering, and upon arrival see a group around a campfire. They notice you drawing near, and turn, smiling you, as each one, is sitting on a rock. One of the members smiles at you, and beckons you to join, pointing to a rock, waiting for you to sit amongst them.
With the little strength you have, you join them, sit down slowly, unsure where you are and what you're doing here. You just know the atmosphere is alive and full of gladness of heart. You surrender, as you rest on the rock, letting out a deep sigh.
Staring at the campfire, you notice ancient symbols, creating words. The group begins to sing and play instruments, you look up and it begins to lightly rain, you lift your arms out wide, washed of battle dirt, letting out a deep laugh, as you surrender to the gladness of heart offered.
Regroup means to organize after a battle. You see this an opportunity to regroup. You swell up with praise unto the One you Love, Who is Altogether Worthy, Jesus Christ. From your lips softly as you Praise Him is, "Yes Lord."
1 Wait and listen, everyone who is thirsty! Come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Yes, come, buy [priceless, spiritual] wine and milk without money and without price [simply for the self-surrender that accepts the blessing].
2 Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your earnings for what does not satisfy? Hearken diligently to Me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in fatness [the profuseness of spiritual joy].
3 Incline your ear [submit and consent to the divine will] and come to Me; hear, and your soul will revive; and I will make an everlasting covenant or league with you, even the sure mercy (kindness, goodwill, and compassion) promised to David. ISAIAH 55:1-3 AMPC