Although this phrase of Jeremiah (51:20) is much appreciated in Christian circles, where many like to apply it to their life and ministry, most interpreters of the Bible agree that it is an Old Testament phrase spoken by God (through the prophet Jeremiah), either to Cyrus the Persian (Isaiah 45: 1), whom God used as an instrument to subdue kingdoms and destroy them, or to Babylon, since elsewhere it is called "the hammer of the whole earth" ( Jeremiah 50:23) and highlights the fact that this kingdom was a tool in God´s hands to bring judgment.
Some believe that it refers to the Church and the Kingdom of God, which in the last days will break all other kingdoms into pieces (Daniel 2:44), therefore apply the verse to individual lives as a prophecy for every believer. Not bad, that word was given to me one morning in 1994, in a meeting of prayer and praise and confirmed the ministerial call to my life.
But being a weapon of war in the hands of God is not automatic. If we speak only of a steel sword it is well, it is useful and it has history. The steel, with much effort, allows the work. But in our case, it is about people (complicated); an object has no senses, emotions, thoughts or will and molding this kind of sword is not easy.
Recently the Holy Spirit turned my gaze to the blacksmith's workshop, the armor-maker for weapons of war; the craftsman who lives in middle of fire and metal; the artist who designs the weapon, chooses the materials and works long hours to produce a weapon that will be faithful in the hands of the warrior. I believe that if we really want to be a useful weapon of war in the hands of God we must analyze how a steel sword is created and draw a parallel with our life.
... Will continue ... meanwhile, access the links to read samples of my books. I look forward to read your comments. God bless you.
Some believe that it refers to the Church and the Kingdom of God, which in the last days will break all other kingdoms into pieces (Daniel 2:44), therefore apply the verse to individual lives as a prophecy for every believer. Not bad, that word was given to me one morning in 1994, in a meeting of prayer and praise and confirmed the ministerial call to my life.
But being a weapon of war in the hands of God is not automatic. If we speak only of a steel sword it is well, it is useful and it has history. The steel, with much effort, allows the work. But in our case, it is about people (complicated); an object has no senses, emotions, thoughts or will and molding this kind of sword is not easy.
Recently the Holy Spirit turned my gaze to the blacksmith's workshop, the armor-maker for weapons of war; the craftsman who lives in middle of fire and metal; the artist who designs the weapon, chooses the materials and works long hours to produce a weapon that will be faithful in the hands of the warrior. I believe that if we really want to be a useful weapon of war in the hands of God we must analyze how a steel sword is created and draw a parallel with our life.
... Will continue ... meanwhile, access the links to read samples of my books. I look forward to read your comments. God bless you.