This word is submitted by Steve Bliss [godsfire@woh.rr.com]

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                      Pick up the Battle Ax

   "You are My battle-ax and weapons of war: For with you I will break
   the nation in pieces; With you I will destroy kingdoms;
        Jeremiah 51:20 (NKJV)

Pick up the sword I have given you. Now is not the time to be bashful
or to hold back. Lift it to a ready position. Strengthen yourself in My
written word. Ingest the truths I have for you. Be found with others of
a like-mind.

Do not be brash, but neither be caught by surprise. The enemy is real.
He comes to kill those who oppose him. Stand beneath My shadow and be
protected.

Pick up the sword and strengthen your arms. Raise them in praise of Me.
Find your strength in the light of My word. Eat of Me daily. Come boldly
to Me for forgiveness that the enemy would have no advantage. Prepare
yourself for the battle is long, but know the outcome has been decided.
Pick up the battle ax.