17/06/2026
Arrow In The Hands Of The Mighty: Psalm 127 :4-5; 2 Samuel 23:8, 18.
Arrow or Spear is an instrument of warfare in the hands of warriors or soldiers in ancient time. This is because the sophisticated weapons like Ak--47, machine gun that we have today were never produced or manufactured by that time. In ancient time, like the time of King David, in the Bible; the mighty men or warriors are well trained on how to use spear or arrow In war front.
Quoting from 2 Samuel 23:8; "These be the names of the mighty men whom David had, the Tachmonite that sat in the seat, chief among the captains; the same was Adino the Eznite, he lifted up his spear against eight hundred whom he slew at one time". In the same 2 Samuel 23:18, "And Abishai, the brother of Joab, the son of Zeruiah was chief among three. And he lifted up his spear against three hundred, and slew them, and had the name among three"
These mighty men of war were able to accomplished so much because of the instrument in their hands. I want to say categorically, that the Arrow or Spear represent the source of empowerment in our lives. When arrow is taken from the mighty, the mighty becomes ordinary. When arrow is taken from the mighty, the mighty becomes powerless. When arrow is taken from the mighty, the mighty becomes weak. Brethren, we are the mighty, and the source of empowerment in our lives are the Arrows. May we not lose our arrows in the war front of life in Jesus name (Amen). Let us highlight some things that can represent sources of empowerment in our lives:
✓ Children. Psalm 127:4--5, "As arrows are in the hands of a mighty man: so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them, they shall not be ashamed but they shall speak with the enemies at the gate". Indeed, children are instrument or empowerment in the hands of their parents. Children grow, and make their parents proud of them. Children become the source of support for their parents at old age. Grown up children will reject insults and embarrassment for their parents. For the grown up children can not stand someone insulting their parents in their presence. They will either fight physically or sue the person to court. And I pray, the children God gives to us, may the enemies not take them from us in Jesus name (Amen).
✓ Our sources of livelihood. The business or work we engage in that is fetching us money or income which we use to take care of our needs is an empowerment or Arrow In the hands of our (the) mighty. One may not know the value of his source of income until he loses it. You are honorable, when you are doing something that is generating money to take care of your bills judiciously. You will be friends with Landlords, and other constituted authority that is collecting fees for your utilities But if the source of livelihood is gone, one should be ready for quit notice or embarrassment as ones unpaid bills pile up. May we not lose our sources of income in Jesus name (Amen).
✓ Our health. It is because we are healthy that we can go about Our daily activities. Somebody battling with bad health can not keep a job, no matter how lucrative the job is. The first thing is how the person will get well. Please don't joke with your health. May our system not break down in Jesus name (Amen).
✓ The knowledge of the words of God. The knowledge of the word of God is the fountain of life. God speaks word and the world were created. Applying rightly God's word brings solution to problems. For it is written; "God sends his word and heal us and deliver us from our destruction". I pray for you:
∆ what ever represent arrow or empowerment in your life will not be taken from you in Jesus name (Amen).
∆ I pray, your children are blessed in Jesus name; no weapon fashion against them shall prosper in Jesus name; they will grow up to be useful for themselves and their parents in Jesus name (Amen).
∆ I pray, the work or business you are doing shall prosper in Jesus name; promotion is your portion, before you recover from one blessing another one is locating you in Jesus name (Amen).
∆ Divine healing comes as a result of necessity, the original provision of God is divine health, may your health flourish in the name of Jesus Christ (Amen).
∆ May you abound with the knowledge of the word of God that is able to heal, deliver, provides and give victory over the enemies of our lives in Jesus name (Amen). May the peace of God be upon you all in Jesus name (Amen).