Psalms 127:3-5 (NIV), “Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one's youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with the opponents in court.”

 

We can consider that in many ways children are like arrows in the hand of a warrior.

• They must be carefully shaped and formed.

• They must be guided with skill and strength.

• They must be given care or will not fly straight.

• They must be aimed and given direction; they will not find it on their own.

• They are, in some respects, only launched once.

• They are an extension of the warrior’s strength and accomplishment.

• They have potential for much good or evil.