Shabach (Holy Roar)

I have walked through the valley of the shadow of death.

I have tread upon scorpions and snakes.

I have been beaten, rejected and laid upon a splintered old tree; my blood, poured out of me.

I have defeated demons and walked on water; prayed in the desert, seen all manner of atrocities…

Not in vain, understand, it was my choice…

I’ve laid in a cold dark tomb, alone and forsaken…

I was rejected and left for dead…

BUT NOW, I am ALIVE!

I sit at the right hand of the Father, in His very presence, the Creator of LIFE

I am the intercessor!

Ten thousand of, ten thousand Angels cry out in a Celestial Choir singing, HOLY! HOLY! HOLY is the Lord God Almighty.

Majestic Sovereign, Holy, God

You, Oh God, are the I Am, that I Am!

No one compares to you!

You are faithful, loving, merciful, holy, longsuffering, kind, all-powerful, and eternal.

Omniscient, Omnipotent, Omnipresent, Omnibenevolent, Three in One

Worthy of all praise, and worship!

You are the Way, the Truth, the Life!

If we hold back our praise, the rocks will cry out~

Are you hungry, afraid, destitute? Are you hurting, alone, rejected and full of fear?

Have you given up hope and can’t see a way to survive?

Praise will take you into the holy of holies…to the very presence where I reside.

There, you will find new hope, new joy, a renewal of faith and strength…

Do not wait, lay aside your burdens, I Am the burden bearer…

Receive your deliverance today and say, “This is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!”

I see you, I know you…I love you!

So much, so, that I died for you…I live for you and even now, I am praying for you!

Lift up your head and with a holy roar!

Like a tidal wave, rushing to the shore…let your praise, break forth, before the Lord!

~Marla Shaw O’Neill June 2, 2025

Philippians 2:10-11 King James Version – That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Romans 8:34 King James Version – Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.

The Hebrew word “Shabach” can be used to describe a “holy roar” or a “joyful noise” used for praise. It’s not a common Hebrew word for praise like “Hallel” or “Tofodah”, but it can be understood in the context of raising a loud voice in praise and shouting to declare triumph. 

Kavod is a multifaceted term with deep roots in Hebrew language and culture, encompassing concepts of glory, honor, respect, and the divine presence.