A Roman soldier’s shield covered him from head to toe. It was the first piece of armour to come in contact with the enemy. When the attack comes, your faith is what should meet it and defeat it!
In Paul’s day, soldiers would light their arrows, so that they ignited whatever they hit. When a soldier saw one coming, he put up his shield, which was made of iron, covered in layers of leather, and soaked in water. When the arrow hit, it fizzled out in a puff of smoke.
What are we to soak our shields in? The water of God’s Word! (Ephesians 5:26). That’ll quench every fiery dart that comes at you. For example, when the fiery dart of, “Your children will never be saved” comes, quench it with, “All [my] children shall be taught of the Lord, and great shall be the peace of [my family]” (Isaiah 54:13). When the fiery dart of, “Your problems are too big, you’ll never make it” comes, quench it with, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13). Getting the idea?
Knowing God’s Word won’t keep the enemy from shooting at you, but it’ll keep his fiery darts from breaking your heart and penetrating your soul. When your shield of faith meets his attack, you’ll be a winner every time!
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