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WHOLE ARMOR 3

Text:  Ephesians 6:13.

For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand whenever evil comes. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm.

 *SHIELD OF FAITH:* 

The next item in the spiritual armor is the shield of faith. As  the name implies, A Shield  is a defensive weapon that protects the body from blows, missiles and thrown objects.

Hence, your shield or defence against the enemy's attacks and missiles is your faith.

Ephesians 6:16 says,  *Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.* 

When you take up the shield of faith, you will be able to quench *all* the fiery darts (arrows) of the wicked. 

Everyday the enemy is shooting darts of doubts, confusion, depression and the likes at you. The only way to quench all these fiery darts is by taking up your shield of faith. This explains why Romans 1:17 says the just shall live by faith. Because without faith it is impossible to please God ( Hebrews 11:6).

To overcome the fiery darts of the wicked and to live a victorious, and pleasing life to the Father, you have to live by Faith.

The shield of faith is a spiritual weapon that protects you from evil and helps you stand firm in your beliefs. It's a defensive tool that believers can use when they face trials, such as doubt, fear, or anxiety. 

1 John 5:4, it says, “For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith”. 


Bible reading:

Ephesians 6:10-18.

PRAYER FOCUS

Father, I receive the grace to walk by faith regardless of the situation in Jesus name.

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