Shield Of Faith

The enemy of our souls is called "the prince of the power of the air" in Ephesians 2:2. That means he and his forces are at work in the air all around us all the time. Thus we are constantly in an atmosphere where we have forces that are contrary to us at work all around us. These forces do not like us and will do any thing they can to destroy us. If they cannot destroy us, they will at least try everything they can to try to trip us up or weaken us.

God has made provision for us to be able to stand in the midst of these forces. Later, in Ephesians chapter 6 Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God that we may be able to stand against all the wiles of the devil. One of those pieces of armor that Paul speaks of is the shield of faith by which we can quench ALL the fiery darts of the wicked. Daily we need to make sure our shield of faith is in place. Notice also that this shield will quench ALL the firey darts. Not just some. Not just maybe. But of a certainty will quench those fiery darts that are sure to come our way.

Notice that Paul also said "above all, taking the shield of faith." It seems that this is more important than the other parts of our defensive armor.

Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;