How Polished Are You

Have you ever wondered why maybe some people are not used of God or maybe why you are not used more? The answer could very well be found in Isaiah 49:2 where it says this: “In the shadow of His hands He has hidden me a polished shaft. In His quiver, He has hidden me.” A quiver is what holds the arrows, ready to be shot, but it’s the polished arrow that God wants to use. The polished arrow has been handled by its maker a lot so He knows when it’s ready.

Only the polished arrow can go straight and quick enough to do its work. The polished arrow that the shooter reaches for is known by the archer. It is the one that is ready, and its purpose will be effective.

But not all arrows are the same. Some are painted up and made fancy. But only the arrow that is ready, and that the master’s hand can touch and know, can be used for his desired will to be done.

So what does God feel when He reaches into His quiver for you? Do you fight against His polishing? Do you try to pretend that you’re alright? But He knows when He reaches into the quiver. Some even fight to stay in the quiver because it is comfortable and safe there.

God is only looking for the polished servant that will go where He wants and be teachable. So what does God find when He reaches into the quiver for you?

Job 5:17-18 says, “Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects; therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty. For He bruises, but He binds up; He wounds, but His hands make whole.”