1st Chronicles 8:40. “And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, and sons’ sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are the sons of Benjamin.” ARCHERS. Some people do best up close where they can see the enemies’ eyes Others though they are small are quick, can bring big ones down to size There is also a skill that often is left unsung Because it is from a distance their most effective work is done.
We don’t see their labor in the field because sometimes they are alone In quietness they tend to their work often far away from home They don’t advertise nor give reports, about them no song is sung Their work is done in silence; the results aren’t seen till the battle is won.
A bow at a venture, a notched arrow of truth reaches far beyond our sight Sometimes the target is not even seen as the arrow is let loose at night A word spoken in season, a small Gospel tract, can do effective work The pressure of a hand on a wayward one’s shoulder, deep in the soul does hurt.
Then later on we hear a testimony as to how one soul is saved We wonder which person said the right word, or who the credit will have Until we listen and then get the whole story and picture – The most important part of the work was done by the distant archer.
One can’t seem to sleep, so in the darkness of the night They send arrows of intercession and to God’s throne they do take flight Then from that throne, Divine Persons will send The right words of enlightenment, and a life of sin comes to an end.
A shut-in believer who is not able to get around Writes a letter or sends a paper hoping it will be found On the beach in a bottle and curious eyes will behold The truth of God’s message as the papers they unfold.
Archers may not get the credit for all that they have done By those who think by the swordsman only the battle can be won But the Great Victor of all is the only One who really knows Each one in his calling has a part in those who He chose.
“I wonder Father, how far back the seed was sown which brought a harvest here 50 years ago. If it would bring honor and glory to Thee, please use the seen sown then to bring a new harvest now. I pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”