Shield of FAITH
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Our next outfit according to Ephesians 6 verse 16 is our;
Shield of FAITH – The fourth outfit for DEFENCE
| Ephesians 6:16 AMPLIFIED. 16Lift up over all the [covering] shield of [c]saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one]. |
This is the second time faith will be mentioned in our outfit, the first was mentioned in our breastplate of righteousness by wearing faith and love always. The shield of faith stands alone and can be imagined to be the huge square like shield that a Roman soldier would use to protect his whole body against arrows, spears and what ever missiles the enemy directs at him.
Why is the shield of faith important? It is important because your body (family, wife, children, circle of influence or all you care about) needs to be protected always. The breastplate of righteousness ensures you of your personal salvation while the shield of faith is a covering of protection extending to other parts of your existence and even your whole armor (outfit). The fact is, if the enemy can not get to you, they will go after the rest of you that is uncovered in an attempt to get to you.
| 1 John 5 (Amplified) 4For whatever is born of God is victorious over the world; and this is the victory that conquers the world, even our faith. 5Who is it that is victorious over [that conquers] the world but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God [who adheres to, trusts in, and relies on that fact]? |
Faith is what covers your whole existence by saving you Ephesians 2:8
Faith brings a perfect covering Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17
Faith also aligns you to the blessings and covenants of the bible Romans 4:16
Because our shield of faith is our key to safety, security and Godly vision, we need to grow in faith and we can do this by hearing the Word of God Romans 10:17, the preached words of Jesus so check the bible to ensure what you listen to and what you are told are there.
The practical way to ensure your shield of faith grows and is held high with strength is to exercise it by sharing the word of God with others, live in love and practice good works, pray always for the body of Christ and the unsaved and continue in the daily practice and study of the Word of God through the Holy Bible. Remember to cover your loved ones and those close to you in prayers too. All these will allow you to put practical work into you holding up your faith shield so that men and women can see the manifesting power of Christ in your life as the shield of faith covers you from the daily missiles of the enemy. 2 Timothy 1:6-8, Hebrews 10: 24-25, 2 Peter 3:1-2, James 2:20.
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