THE QUIVER

A few days ago, I had a chat with my daughters about a number of things. I explained to them why it is important for us (as their parents) to give them the best opportunities and experiences possible, so as to ensure that they reach their maximum potential of innovation and ability.

It is the purpose of the parents, I noted, to ensure that they set off their children to cover a wider path and go beyond the level which any parent can go or accomplish. I explained to these two lovely beauties that while my mother walked barefoot and long distances to go to school, she ensured that we had shoes for school.  We might have walked to and from school at some time, but our parents made it possible for us to have access to public transport means.  Later in life, we also had a vehicle that would ferry us to and from School.  As their parents therefore, we too are trying to ensure that they have, not only shoes, but also a vehicle to take them to school.  My mother might not have had much to eat during school break, save for the occasional mango of the tree, or the groundnuts that her mother ( bless her soul) prepared for her to pack, but she ensured that we had some snacks packed for us.  We on the other hand are making sure that our children are able to benefit from the meals provided by the school. Aluta Continua.

As I looked deep into the eyes of our babies, I further explained that they are our arrows which we shoot out to achieve what we envision for them.  This is because we are stewards,  entrusted to look after them in the best and safest way possible becase they belong to our Master Jesus Christ. Therefore as obedient servants/ co-workers/ joint heirs with Christ, we do our best to ensure that HE is pleased with us.  Just like Jesus prepared the 12 disciples and mentored them to go out in to the world and cause a revolution, we too prepare our children.   Like the archer, we prepare our arrows ( read children) and get them ready to do \ exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in them ( Ephesians 3: 20)

The Bible says in Psalm 127:3-5 New King James Version (NKJV)

³ Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,
The fruit of the womb is a reward.
⁴ Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
⁵ Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them;
They shall not be ashamed,
But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.

Our children therefore are our arrows.  With the help of Him who entrusted them to us, we ought to and indeed shall do our best to make them sturdy, strong and valiant to be able to pull down any strongholds that are in their path and in the end, achieve their fullest potential

Amen.