In addition to all of this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all of the fiery arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16
To the Roman solider, a vital piece of his armor was his shield. It was called a scutum and it was large enough to cover his body. It was used defensively, but also offensively in that he could use to push back his enemy. They were used to protect themselves against arrows that were launched at them from the walls of whatever city they were attacking.
Just as these shields provided the soldier protection from their enemies, our faith provides protection for us because when Satan tries to launch his lies and doubts about what God has done for us, it lets them bounce back off as we are reminded of his promises to us.
Faith is a gift, as is hope and love. 1 Corinthians 13:13. And without it, it is impossible to please God. Hebrews 11:6
But just like the Roman shield, our faith is to be taken up on all circumstances when it comes to fending off the enemy and extinguishing the fiery circumstances that he throws our way. It is our shield of hope once we believe God and take him at his word.
July 26, 2019 Promise: The Lord is my light and salvation-whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my of my life-of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Hello Friends. Whom shall we fear or be afraid of when we have God on our side? Taking up the shield of faith, gives us protection from our enemies. If not always physically, he always provides it spiritually. And who else can give that to us but God? God bless!
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