TAKE THE SHIELD OF FAITH
We learn quickly after coming to faith in Christ that there are battles to fight in the Christian life. And the Lord has provided us with the whole armor of God so that we can live victoriously.
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. - Ephesians 6:16
The shield of faith is only one aspect of our defensive armor, but it is of great importance. “Above all” means on top of all the other parts of the armor. The evil one is always throwing and shooting fiery darts at our minds to get us to doubt God‘s goodness and God‘s plan. Taking the shield of faith means holding up a Scripture that we know to be true, which will snuff out the fiery darts of the devil. Grow in the knowledge of God‘s Word, and stand on it when your mind or emotions are under attack from all evil thoughts and doubts.
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. - Ephesians 6:16
The shield of faith is only one aspect of our defensive armor, but it is of great importance. “Above all” means on top of all the other parts of the armor. The evil one is always throwing and shooting fiery darts at our minds to get us to doubt God‘s goodness and God‘s plan. Taking the shield of faith means holding up a Scripture that we know to be true, which will snuff out the fiery darts of the devil. Grow in the knowledge of God‘s Word, and stand on it when your mind or emotions are under attack from all evil thoughts and doubts.
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