Holy Underwear

(seeing Jesus, sitting on a a rock, turning something over in His hands)

Me: Hi Lord, what are you doing?

God: I am making a garment for you.

Me: What kind of garment?

God: It's a tunic. (holds it up for me to see. I see two broad red stripes running down the front.)

Me: What is it for?

God: It is for you to put on. Why am I making it for you? It is an undergarment, a foundation of sorts.

Me: Lord, what does it mean?

God: Well, since you have already googled it, you already know what tunics were for and who wore them. Almost everyone back in My day wore them, I wore one. Yours has red on the front, and is a legionnaire's tunic. I am fitting you for battle, and yes it is spiritual battle.

Me: Who will I be fighting?

God: There is only one enemy, the enemy is he who sets himself against Me, and although he has several parts, he is the only enemy.

Me: Okay, but to what end must I fight? I don't really understand what is going on or what You are saying is about to happen.

God: Patrick, kings and priests have the same role, just on different fronts. You are both, as I have shown you in the past. I am fitting you for the role you will be given in My kingdom. that role requires you to battle against the enemy whether on a fleshly or spiritual front. This tunic is the beginning of the garments, the first to be put on, and worn closest to your body. Without this foundation, no other armor can be worn. The tunic is intimacy and is the essential garment. Without it, everything else you put on will become uncomfortable and an annoyance to you. Do you understand?

Me: I think so, but I will have to keep thinking about it. The foundation for everything You have for me comes from our intimacy, right?

God: Yes, and intimacy with Me makes your battle array comfortable and bearable.

Me: Lord, what about skill? I really don't know anything about doing battle.

God: Intimacy is the key for your ability to be armed and stand against the enemy, but I AM the Lord of Hosts and I will go before you in battle.

Me: Okay. Lord, this all seems strange to me, but I will trust You. Is there something else You want to say to me?

God: Be free.

Me: Free from what?

God: Free from the mindsets that keep you captive to the flesh. I have set you free, be free. How can you go about My business being bound to other things? Stop looking behind you thinking that the past will catch up to you and bind you again. I have all authority, and I have set you free.

Me: Lord, when will I put on the tunic?

God: When you are ready.

Me: I am ready, Lord. Intimacy is what I have always wanted, but I never thought I could have it with You.

God: Patrick, it's okay. Nothing is lost. In all this time, I have been preparing you for this garment, and you will wear it for the rest of your life. Patrick, you are My friend, with whom I will share My secrets, to whom I will give gifts, and in whom I take great pleasure. Stand up, receive your tunic. I will never keep My voice from you. Remember always, through Me you will always be granted access.