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Ephesians 6:16 NKJV “above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. ”
Out of all the pieces of the armor of God, the most important piece is the shield of faith. How do we know that? Because it says above all, meaning all the other pieces of armor, take the shield of faith.
The reason why the shield of faith is so important is because it’s the only piece that can stop the fiery darts of the wicked one.
The wicked one (Satan), will bombard our thoughts with things contrary to God’s word based on what we’re experiencing in the natural. If we got a bad doctor’s report, he’ll use that diagnosis to tell us that we’re going to be sick all our lives or die early. If we’re having difficulties in our marriages, he’ll tell us it will always be this way. If we’re struggling financially, he’ll tell us we’re about to be evicted. All these negative things and more are firey darts.
Our job is to put up the shield of faith when these darts come across our minds. These thoughts may enter our minds, but the shield keeps them from entering our hearts.
When a thought about declining health comes, we can put up our shield and say “by His stripes we’re healed (Isaiah 53:5).” When negative thoughts about our marriages enter our minds, we put up the shield and say, “all things are possible because I believe (Mark 9:23).” Whatever the problem is, there is a shield in the word of God.
Put on the whole armor of God, shield included, and don’t take it off.
