![]() ![]() Being overbearing is a type of dynamic energy too, but it is also the wrong kind of dynamic energy (Eph. ![]() What dynamic energy are you bound with? Worry is a type of dynamic energy, but it is the wrong kind of energy (Ph. Every child is different, we must nurture each one according to their personality, character, will, and God’s unique purpose for them. The warrior must be able to adjust the tension of his bow according to the weight of his arrows, in other words, every arrow is different. An arrow needs dynamic tension to launch it into flight. ![]() We as parents or guardians are obviously the bows. A bow possesses dynamic tension that is stored up within it for use whenever it is needed. How much time do we spend with our kids in preparation for releasing them in the flight of life? It’s not mentioned here but it is understood, every arrow needs a bow. He would meticulously spend hours with each arrow removing the bark, drying them, removing the crooked spots, sanding, and balancing the arrows so they could fly with as little wind resistance as possible. The warrior would spend hours preparing his arrows to take flight. Neither are our kids, the reason being is that they came from us, fellow sinners (Ps. The first thing to consider is that arrows in the ancient world of King David’s time were not perfectly straight like the manufactured ones we see today. What are some of the lessons we can learn from king David’s proverb? However, this proverb is packed full of practical applications for future parents, parents, grandparents, God-parents, and guardians. Therefore, most of us are disconnected from the imagery it invokes. With our modern mindset, a simple comparison such as this one will leave the minds of most as quickly as it entered it because most of us have no dealings with arrows nowadays. In verse 4 king David compares arrows in the hand of a warrior to children of one’s youth. What is a proverb? A proverb is a comparison of one thing to another used to teach a truth about something. King David made use of a proverb, which was rare for him to do as a means to convey truths. The verse above was written by the psalmist, King David. 5Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them They shall not be ashamed, But shall speak with their enemies in the gate. Psalm 127:4 (NKJV) - Like arrows are in the hand of a warrior, so are children of one’s youth. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |