Darts and arrows

Darts vs Arrows 

Matthew 24:⁴ And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. ⁵ For many shall come in MY name, saying, I am CHRIST; and shall deceive many. ⁶ And you shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that you be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. ⁷ For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. ⁸ All these are the beginning of sorrows.

Confidence in GOD’s word is more important now than ever before as the world hurls itself into complete chaos. Just as the Word of GOD tells us we are in the last days (Hebrews 1:1-2) and in 2 timothy 3 declared it to be a time of great deception where evil men will get worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived.

Every word or action that isn’t good is prompted by believing a lie from the evil one.

The Bible calls those accusing lies the fiery darts of the devil (Ephesians 6:16). Those thoughts are the world’s way of thinking for ever since Adam and Eve listened to the devil in the garden and believing him ate the forbidden fruit, mankind has a fallen nature that listens to devil (Ephesians 2:2, 1 John 5:19, I John 2:15-16).

The amazing thing is that GOD declares that anyone who honestly wants to KNOW and DO things GOD’s way will be given that which he needs in order to do so (John 7:17),

We can easily recognize the enemy’s thoughts for they are ME-CENTERED thoughts-

How does this affect me?

How can I control this situation?

What do I think needs to be done here?

These thoughts do not trust GOD.  They ignore GOD and HIS wisdom and thereby lean on their own understanding. When focused on them people are wise in their own eyes (Proverbs 3:5-7).

But GOD is faithful to those who choose to trust in the LORD and acknowledge HIM in ALL things. When we acknowledge or consult with GOD, we are GOD-CENTERED. To those who look to HIM, HE sends arrows of light (Psalm 18:6, 14) HIS insight and direction (Proverbs 3:5-6).

GOD sends us arrows by placing HIS desires in our hearts and minds (Philippians 2:13).  Then when we submit to GOD by picking up an arrow- the WORD of GOD/ the Truth, it becomes both the shield of faith to protect us from the fiery darts of lies of the devil (Ephesians 6:16) and also the Sword of the SPIRIT (Ephesians 6:17) which when spoken aloud, makes the enemy flee (James 4:7).

Are you tempted to do or say something you know would not please our LORD? Then take that thought to JESUS (2 Corinthians 10:5).  Since the LORD JESUS has been tempted in every way just as we are (Hebrews 4:15), HE’s been right where we are and knows exactly what we need.  If we go to HIM, HE will send us an arrow of light to combat and extinguish that fiery dart/lies of deception of the devil (Hebrews 4:16).

Looking unto JESUS (Hebrews 12:2)

Hugs

Sharon

Arrows of light

I was talking with a someone this morning about the temptation he is facing.  He has become discouraged and doesn’t think GOD will help him fight.  I told him to go read Psalm 107 that shows us no matter how many times we blow it if we sincerely cry out to HIM for help HE will help.

It is no secret that bows and arrows have been used since the earliest days in battle.  But have you ever considered that the LORD GOD Almighty uses HIS arrows to defeat our enemy?  Since GOD never misses the mark, when HE shoots an arrow it is guaranteed to hit the bullseye every single time.

“But in my distress, I cried out to the LORD” (Psalm 18:6).

    “HE shot out HIS arrows of light (HIS word is sent forth) and scattered the enemy

HIS lightning flashed and confused the enemy” (Psalm 18:14).

What is meant by GOD’s arrows of light?  I believe one aspect of HIS arrows is HIS Word.

“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105).

“The entrance of Thy Word gives light” (Psalm 119:130).

We see our LORD JESUS used those “arrows of light” each time JESUS was attacked with the temptations from Satan’s lips.  When tempted, JESUS simply said, “It is written…” and HE spoke aloud the Word of GOD, nothing more. (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10-11).  After several tries, the devil left for a season.

When the fiery darts of temptation come, cry out to the LORD for help (Hebrews 4:16) and GOD will send forth HIS arrows of light (the Word of truth) and GOD’s truth will come into our minds.  If we speak it out loud and, in that way, resist the devil, the devil will flee from us (James 4:7).

Do you know why that is?

GOD put it this way, “MY word that goes forth from MY mouth it will accomplish all that I send for it to do and will prosper everywhere I send it.” (Isaiah 55:11).

When the fiery darts of the devil’s lies come flying at you, tempting you, take up your shield of faith and ask GOD for help.  Then take the word the HE sends into your mind (Philippians 2:13) and speak it out loud and clear for it is the sword of the SPIRIT (Ephesians 6:17) as well as GOD’s arrow of light and it will hit the bullseye.

I urge you in Christ’s stead to consider these things and may the good LORD give you wisdom and understanding (James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 2:10) as HE guides you with HIS peace (Colossians 3:15), strengthens you with HIS joy (Nehemiah 8:10), and enables you with HIS grace (Hebrews 4:16). Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”(Romans 15:13) Keep looking unto JESUS (Hebrews 12:2) and talk over your thoughts with HIM (2 Corinthians 10:5).

Hugs

Sharon

no darkness

Light has no shadow!

The Bible says, “God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all.” 1 John 1:5

fiery darts vs arrows of light

Every word or action that isn’t good was prompted by believing a lie from the evil one.  The Bible calls those accusing lies the fiery darts of the devil (Ephesians 6:16).  Those thoughts are the world’s way of thinking for since Eve in the garden mankind has listened to him (Ephesians 2:2, 1 John 5:19, I John 2:15-16).  They are me centered thoughts: how does this affect me, how can I control this situation, what do I think needs to be done here.  These thoughts ignore GOD and HIS wisdom and lean on our own understanding and when focused on them we are wise in our own eyes.

But GOD is faithful to those who choose to trust in the LORD and acknowledge HIM in all things.  When we acknowledge or consult with HIM, we are GOD centered.  To those who look to HIM, HE sends arrows of light– HIS insight and direction (Proverbs 3:5-7).  When we pick up an arrow– the WORD of GOD- HE has sent us by placing it in our hearts and minds (Philippians 2:13) it,  the Truth, becomes both the shield of faith to protect us from the fiery darts of lies of the devil and also the Sword of the SPIRIT that when spoken aloud, makes the enemy flee.

Are you tempted to do or say something you know would not please our LORD?  Then take that thought to JESUS, HE’s been there and HE will send you an arrow of light to combat and extinguish that fiery dart.

Looking unto JESUS (Hebrews 12:2

hugs                                                                                                                                                           Sharon

Send forth the arrows of Light

But in my distress I cried out to the LORD (Psalm 18:6)

He shot out HIS arrows of light (HIS word is sent forth) and scattered the enemy

HIS lightning flashed and confused the enemy (Psalm 18:14)

GOD says, “MY word that goes forth from MY mouth it will accomplish all that I send for it to do and will prosper everywhere I send it.” (Isaiah 55:11)

“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path” (Psalm 119:105)

“The entrance of Thy Word gives light” (Psalm 119:130)

Each time JESUS was attacked with the temptations from Satan’s lips, JESUS simply said, “It is written…” and HE spoke aloud the Word of GOD and stood on the Word of GOD. (Matthew 4:4, 7, 10-11).  After several tries, the devil left for a season.

When we are being tempted and cry out to the LORD for help (Hebrews 4:16) GOD will send for HIS arrows of light (the Word of truth) and  GOD’s truth will come into our minds.  If we speak it out loud and stand on that truth and in that way resist the devil, he must eventually flee from us (James 4:7).

Looking unto JESUS (Hebrews 12:2)

Hugs

Sharon