A hunter throws arrows in hopes that his shot will
penetrate his victim, and cause a fatal blow. Usually many arrows are thrown by
hunters until they achieve their desired outcome, but then there is the skilled
bow and arrow hunter and they can make their fatal mark from a long distance
away on their first attempt.
Much like the analogy of the hunter, the enemy throws “arrows”
or darts in hopes of inflicting wounds that cause deep and sometimes lasting
damage to our souls, emotions and minds. Arrows are sharp and when they hit
their target they cause deep, penetrating wounds. Arrows that come from the enemy
are meant to harm you.
There are small arrows that are thrown to damage,
discourage, defeat, derail, frustrate, aggravate, and larger arrows to destroy.
Smaller arrows come frequently and usually are the same or similar arrows that hit
you before. These small but frequent arrows come to wear you down, to cause you
to give up, and to lose hope. The larger arrows are sent to strike one big blow
to destroy at the time of penetration of the arrow.
The enemy studies your “blueprint” and knows what arsenal
of arrows to hit you with. If an arrow the enemy threw at you before worked, he
will throw that same arrow time and time again UNTIL you get wise to the
scheme.
As the same arrows are thrown at you as before don’t
let them go deep. Remove the arrows immediately by not focusing, dwelling, or
worrying about what is thrown at you. Duck from the arrows by keeping yourself
hidden in God by keeping silent and in peace, remaining watchful that the Lord
is not only fighting on your behalf but will subdue your enemies, worshipping and
praising God for the victory that is coming, praying for the arrows not to
stick and have no lasting damage to your emotions, mind, or spirit. Wait for
the Lord to deliver you from whatever is coming your way to harm you.
An arrow is a weapon, but the Word says, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper” (Isaiah 54:17). The
arrows will come but stand in faith they cannot succeed against you. Laugh at the
enemies feeble, yet pretty predictable arrows that come to you, and don’t focus
on the hurt and pain that the arrows inflict. Arrows are sent to STOP YOU, but
the Lord wants you to KEEP MOVING.
God will turn what the enemy meant for your harm into
good.
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