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He has hidden me in the shadow of his hand. I am like a sharp arrow in his quiver.
– Isaiah 49:2(NLT)
LIKE A SHARP ARROW IN HIS QUIVER
A poem and essay by ILMA
To all who believes in Jesus Christ
They are guided by his glory light
He hides his people in his hand’s shadow
He will never forsake those who follow.
Like a sharp arrow in his quiver
He gives strength to all his followers
Like God’s word pierces the heart
He makes sure we will never depart.
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Benson’s commentary on Isaiah 49:2 explains that “In the shadow of his hand hath he hid me — He will protect me by his power from all mine enemies, until I have finished the work for which he sent me. And made me a polished shaft — Like an arrow, whose point is bright and polished, and therefore pierces deeper. And said, Thou art my servant, O Israel — The person who is here called Israel, cannot, in any sense, be Isaiah. But, as the name of David is sometimes given to his successors, and particularly to Christ.
It is clear from the commentary that the prophet Isaiah was talking about Jesus Christ who is a sharp arrow. He pierces the hearts of people with his word. He lives for the heavenly Father’s fulfillment of his plan. He will do everything to bring people to his heavenly Father.
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PRAYER
Lord, thank you for giving us Jesus who set the example of purity.
REFLECTION
In what way is Jesus and God’s word a sharp arrow in God’s hands?
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