Aimed & Ready

In a world that treats you like a target, remember-God crafted you to be the arrow. Aimed & Ready' is written for the believer who has held onto prophetic promises, yet finds themselves asking, "God, where are You?"

With prophetic insight and pastoral clarity, Nico Smit reframes seasons of tension, delay, and apparent retreat-not as disqualification, but as divine preparation. Drawing from a powerful vision of a bow drawn tight and an arrow held under pressure, 'Aimed & Ready' reveals a profound truth: what feels like strain is often alignment, and what looks like setback may be God positioning you for greater impact.

This powerful cutting-edge prophetic book speaks to those who feel buried, forgotten, or off-track, reminding them that God does not waste His arrows. The pullback is not punishment-it is precision. The pressure is not abandonment-it is proof of purpose.

With prophetic revelation, biblical insight, and hope-filled exhortation, these pages restore faith for the waiting, courage for the weary, and vision for those standing between promise and fulfillment.

You are not retreating. You are being aligned, sharpened, and prepared. 'Aimed & Ready' will restore your perspective and strengthen your faith.

Will you let God aim you?

If your answer is yes, your comeback has already begun.

FOREWORD by Stacey Campbell

This book also has a Devotional Workbook available on Amazon.

Professional Endorsements by: Gary Heyes, Ryan Laubscher, Chelsea Hagen, Elaine Tavolacci, Joshua Sawiris, Ada Boland and Melvain Donyes

Nico Smit is an award-winning author with more than 15 published books. He is a well-travelled, accomplished and respected international prophetic apostolic voice within the Christian community. With decades of experience in ministry Nico’s mission is clear: to inspire and empower people to discover their God-given potential and live with unshakable faith. “Powerful Christian books for powerful people” is not just a motto for Nico, but a reflection of his desire to see his readers rise above their circumstances and live empowered by their faith. Nico’s message transcends borders, cultures and denominations, resonating with anyone who is willing to step out in faith and believe in the power of miracles.

Through his books, he shares not just theological insights but deeply personal stories of overcoming adversity. His works are inspired by his lived experiences, both the victories and the trials. For Nico, writing is not an intellectual exercise but a way to communicate the miraculous interventions of God in his life and to inspire others to believe that the same miracles are available to them.

Nico has built a reputation for creating resources that are not just theological but practical. His writing style is approachable, with an emphasis on real-world application. Nico’s approach to ministry and writing is based on personal experience, not theory. He writes his books from a place of firsthand knowledge of God's power in his own life and his encounters with others in their darkest hours. This authenticity is what makes his works stand out in a crowded market of Christian literature. His most recent books, including Aimed & Ready, Miracles Beyond The Crowd, Revival People, Gilgal to Bethel, It’s Time to Go Up!, The Amazing Marriage, Water & Fire, Deeper Life and now I will Dream Again, are not just for intellectual growth, they are tools designed to change lives. Each book is a testament to the strength God makes available to anyone who comes to Him and aligns with divine purpose.

Alongside his published books, Nico has developed a range of devotional workbooks, prayer books, and Bible study guides designed to support individuals, groups, and churches in their Christian journeys.

He is lead pastor of RiverCity Church, based in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and oversees its worldwide ministry network. Other functions include Chairman at Gateway Life Solutions LTD, Director at OCI Foundation LTD, pastor with Glory City Network, and a council member of the Australian Prophetic Council. He is a qualified clinical counsellor. Born in Durban, South Africa, and married to Joe-Ann.

It is an unreservedly recommended Golden Quill read. Nico Smit's Aimed & Ready is a focused and spiritually driven work that speaks directly to readers navigating seasons of delay, uncertainty, or personal setback. Built around a clear central idea—that what feels like a retreat may in fact be preparation—the book offers a consistent and well-defined message rooted in Christian faith and biblical teaching.
At the heart of the book is the recurring image of an arrow drawn back before release. Smit uses this metaphor throughout to reframe difficult seasons not as failure, but as alignment. Periods of silence, pressure, or apparent stagnation are presented as necessary stages before forward movement. This is not a passing idea but the foundation of the entire book, reinforced across every section with clarity and intent.
Structurally, Aimed & Ready unfolds in a series of themed sections rather than as a traditional narrative. It begins by addressing the emotional and spiritual reality of feeling "held back," before gradually shifting toward response—encouraging surrender, trust, and renewed focus. Later sections build on this by exploring readiness, discipline in prayer, and the importance of remaining aligned with purpose before the moment of release. The progression feels deliberate, even if the message itself is intentionally reiterated.
One of the book's strongest elements is its use of biblical illustration, particularly the account of David at Ziklag. Smit draws on this moment of collapse and recovery to anchor his wider message, showing how loss and confusion can precede clarity and restoration. It's here that the book feels most grounded, offering a concrete example that strengthens what might otherwise remain purely conceptual.
The writing is direct and pastoral in tone, often addressing the reader as someone actively struggling to make sense of their current situation. There's a strong emphasis on reassurance—reminding the reader that delay is not abandonment and that silence is not absence. While the language can lean toward repetition, this appears intentional, reinforcing key ideas rather than introducing new ones. For its intended audience, this consistency will likely feel strengthening rather than excessive.
Importantly, this is not a memoir or a narrative-driven work. Smit does not rely on personal storytelling, but instead builds his message through scripture, teaching, and prophetic interpretation. As such, the book sits firmly within the Christian motivational and ministry space, designed to encourage, realign, and refocus rather than entertain.
Aimed & Ready will resonate most with readers of faith who find themselves in a season that feels unclear or stalled. Those familiar with devotional or prophetic writing will recognise the style immediately, while others may find its directness and repetition a matter of preference. What cannot be questioned, however, is the clarity of its message.