Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all I command thee... - Jeremiah 1:17 The implication gird up thy loins plainly implies tucking in one's garment during challenging conditions. This expression conveys a willing response with actions in the importance of obedience. The Lord's righteous ones are being called forward to the front lines for immediate duty and should be fired up to serve in the Lord's Perfect will, Perfect...