Shield of Faith

The Shield of Faith! It is a powerful defender!!! The shield defends you from any attacks from arrows in the sky or the swords and spears from below. No matter what happens in the heat of battle, you will fall without your shield to protect you.

Those arrows, swords, and spears are not real, physical attacks towards you. They are attacks of doubt, worry, fear, and sin. Their main purpose is to weaken your will to fight and fall to evil. After all, we are not fighting against flesh and blood, but against the spiritual darkness of the heavenly realms. (Ephesians 6:12)

Our Shield will allow us to protect ourselves from these arrows of doubt or the swords of fear, but we have to know what we're dealing with before we can protect ourselves. How do you expect to use your shield when you can't see what you're using it for? We have to know what we're going against so we can raise our shield and brace ourselves for the attack.

That's why many Christians fall. They don't know what they're going against in the battle, and they get attacked from the side unexpectedly. They get a fatal blow to the side, and they fall. Thank goodness God's grace saves us from the deathly grasp of death, and He lifts us up and we keep going. This is all spiritually speaking, but you must realize that our lives are always a constant battle to stay clean and holy for the Lord. Always expect an attack from satan. He will never rest.

Also realize that in order to properly use your "Shield of Faith" you must have what? Faith!!!! Without faith, you have no shield and you will be falling left and right. Keep your faith strong so you can boldly stand with your shield held high and ready to defend yourself.

I want to finish with this. Keep your faith strong, and stay on guard for anything that might want to destroy your spirit. Your shield of faith is valuable, so keep it with you at all times.

I pray that you have a blessed week, and that you will proudly keep your faith strong. Amen!