Launching the Arrows of the LORD - Part 2!

By John Anderson, member of our Apostolic Council of Elders, October 31, 2022 - John and I were talking the other day about the arrows of the LORD as we discussed practical things we could do at KLI to act upon this truth.  I loved some of the things he shared.  Here's a snippet of what he shared!
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A Strategic Weapon in God's Armory
John says arrows are a strategic weapon in God's armory. "he shall eat up the nations, his adversaries, and shall break their bones in pieces and pierce them through with his arrows." [Num 24.8], and "I will spend my arrows on them." [Deut 32.23].  Not all arrows are literal wooden shafts with sharp tips. Psalm 18.14 declares "And he sent out his arrows and scattered them; he flashed forth lightnings and routed them." Ezekiel 5.16 reveals that sometimes famine is named as an arrow of the Lord. 

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Even in the 21st century, where guns, rockets and IEDs prevail in battle, the Lord has appointed arrows for our armory.  Why Psalm 127.4 reveals, "Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children[fn] of one's youth." So God likens people unto the arrows of the LORD.

The picture begins to become even clearer when we understand God's word.  Paul opens the door even more by illuminating arrows as weapons for daily use by defining sin in archery terms (gr. Amartia - to miss the mark), and declaring "any action that you take without faith is sin."[Rom 14.23].  This begs a question.

How is faith related to arrows, and to missing the mark?

Consider faith, hope and love as elements of an illustration. Paul writes that "these three things remain: faith, hope and love."[1 Cor 13.13]  Galatians 5.6 reveals that "faith works by love." And Hebrews 11.1 relates faith and hope, saying "Faith is the substance of things that are hoped for...."  Thus, love becomes the motive for actions taken by faith, and faith is aimed at a target called hope.

• Love is the bow: when placed in tension, it is the motive force that propels an arrow.
• Faith is the arrow: it is intentional, directional, and bold.
• Hope is the target: hitting it glorifies God.

 
May we, rooted and grounded in love, take bold action in faith that glorifies God by bring "things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" into our reality. This faith pleases God! 
 
Launch your arrows!

Tim's Thoughts
Thanks John.  You know, Jesus used many parables to describe various elements of the kingdom.  It's the same here.  Each brings a facet.  Love is the bow, faith the arrow and hope is the target.  I love it.

So what have we done to help equip you?

1. Through TimTaylorTraining.com I've created a new 10 week coaching course called "Hit the Mark." It's all about helping you refine your vision, mission and values (what you HOPE to accomplish) and then helping you develop an action plan to move forward.  You'll find much of the same information in our Kingdom Academy's Officer Candidate School.  It's in a course called, "How to Start a Ministry."  
   1. Be aware that the website is being overhauled to help build a better bow.  Our Kingdom Academy is associated with that and I cannot guarantee when we'll get it back up and operational.  So if you are interested go there NOW.  It will be up for another month.  Maybe.
   2. If there is enough interest among our ministers/churches (at least 5 of you) I'd offer a group coaching opportunity.  Email me if you are interested.  If you are not part of our Family or Tribe then you can go through Tim Taylor Training and I can offer the same thing.  Click here. 
2. Finally, we are upgrading our website and seeking ways to better promote and distribute the calls, gifts, talents and abilities of our Family and Tribe members.  

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