Bullseye

Probably everyone know what a bull is, and that it has an eye. And probably everyone knows that a "bullseye" is when you shoot at a target and strike the dead center of the target - a bullseye.

I would like to share a story (perhaps made up) and an allegory with you.

There was a man who appeared a famous shot with a bow and arrow in the eyes of many. On his barn were bold red targets of circles with arrows struck dead center in the middle of the targets.

A passing visitor who could hardly believe his eyes was amazed with the man's archery skills and could not understand until he asked the farmer how he did it.

"Easy", said the farmer. "Let me show you. I can hit dead center every time."

The farmer grabbed his bow and a single arrow. The visitor marveled to himself, "...one arrow?" And they walked, the visitor and the farmer. And they walked further. And they walked some more. The visitor knew the farmer was strong, but this was quite a distance to hit the barn, much less be able to hit a bullseye from so far. Finally, the farmer paused, contemplated the distance, strung his bow, raised his bow and drew back with all his might - the bow creaked. He took careful aim...a breeze passed and the farmer let fly. The arrow sailed through the air and struck the lower side of the barn within 2 feet of the edge. Confused, the visitor started to ask....but the farmer hushed the visitor with a finger to his lips, and they trekked back in silence to the big barn. The farmer disappeared through a small door in the barn and shortly appeared with a can in his hand and what looked like a little stick. The farmer went up to the arrow and painted with his brush a red circle... dead center around the arrow strike point. The visitor understood - another perfect bullseye.

Pro_21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the LORD pondereth the hearts.

Heb_4:12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.