The Bow and Arrow of Worship

Hitting the Mark Piercing the DarknessDr. Gerard H. Ruff

Press and Resist Philippians 3:14He who runs a race, must never stop short of the end, but press forward as fast as he can. Those who have heaven in their view, must still press forward to it, in holy desire, hope, and constant endeavouring.

James 4:7 The spirit of the world teaches us to lay up, or lay out for ourselves, according to our own desires; God the Holy Spirit teaches us to be willing to do good to all around us, as we are able. Submit to God, his grace and favor; resist the devil.

Apostolic and Prophetic Insight and InstructionMore than ever before there is a need for

Spiritual warfare to be waged against the Kingdom of darkness. The effects of its uncontested attacks have resulted in much destruction in the earth. Families,Cities and Nations are suffering under great condemnation. The Worshipping Church in Gods hand is Gods plan for war and Victory!!

Hindrances to Progress 1)Sin

2)Worldliness3)Condemnation4)Rebellion5)Discouragement6)Satanic

Oppression

7)Ignorance8)Oppression9)Worry10)Wrong View of the

Father11)Religious Tradition12)Pride13)Fear

Good vs EvilPsalms 64:7 But God shall shoot at them with an arrow;

suddenly shall they be wounded.A picture of Spiritual War (Words)Satans greatest weapon is deceitful

Words Isaiah 54:17 But in that coming day no weapon

(word) turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you.

Isaiah 49:2He made my mouth like a sharp sword; in

the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow; in his quiver he hides me

Like a sharp sword- two edge declaration of the word (Sing the Word)

Hid in his hand-True of Christ, true of those who minister: protection and defense.

Polished- prepared, refined In his quiver- available to serve, chosen

An arrow in Gods quiver

1. Nock- connection point 2. Fletching- Word, Foundation, stability3. Crest- seal of Identification, marked, owned4. Shaft- Prayer & Intersession Bottom to Top,

Constant, Strong, flexible5. Arrowhead- Gift, calling, assignment, style,

unique

A. Sinew-often used to secure fetching and arrowhead to shaft Symbolizes- dying to the flesh, life of sacrifice on the alter

B. Hen- daughters, women teachersC. Cock- Sons, men teachersD. Reproductive- raise up others

Unique and Effective

The Church in Gods Hand1. Bow-The Church2. Upper Limb- connection with heaven3. Lower limb- connection with earth4. Sight window- Vision 5. Grip- Hand of God, Direction, Supernatural, Mobile6. Arrow rest- seated, ready for war, ministry.7. String grove- Teaching of the Word8. Bowstring- Plumb line, Order of the House and Body9. Nocking point- worshippers connection to Church10. Serving- You Serving

8 Your hand will lay hold on all your enemies; your right hand will seize your foes.9 When you appear for battle, you will burn them up as in a blazing furnace.The Lord will swallow them up in his wrath, and his fire will consume them.10 You will destroy their descendants from the earth, their posterity from mankind.11 Though they plot evil against you and devise wicked schemes, they cannot succeed.12 You will make them turn their backs when you aim at them with drawn bow.13 Be exalted in your strength, Lord; we will sing and praise your might.

Psalm 21:8-13

Five fold ImpactThe equipping of the saints is imperative so that they can work in ministry. Arrows are made complete in ministries that have a 5 fold order. The Lord takes aim into the darkness of the world with the gifts of his church.

The profile of a worshipper

1. Spiritual 2. In the Word3. Prayerful4. Humble5. Submitted6. Courageous 7. Servants heart8. Faithful9. Encouraging 10. Mature

The profile of a Worshipper

1. Pure In heart2. Transparent3. Diligent4. Prophetic5. Gifted- from God6. Talented- hard

work7. Unashamed8. Dedicated9. Armed and

Armored10. Kingdom Minded

2 Kings 13:15-19 We Declare War!!!

15: Leaders see the Church (bow) and arrows (worship leaders)

16: Leader are ready for War, Gods hand is on them

17: The arrows of the Lord's deliverance are worshippers (declaring his glory)

18: Worship until you have destroyed the enemy!

Chains, bondage, sickness, fear, lack, strongholds, strategies, every word of the enemy!

The Bow and Arrow of Worship

Hitting the Mark Piercing the DarknessDr. Gerard H. Ruff