Topic: Take the shield of Faith 🛡️
Bible Verse: Ephesians 6:16 "above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one."
Message: Shield is an armor used by soldier to protect all the parts of his body depending on where the enemy is targeting. Similarly, in spiritual battle faith is used to protect us when we have the enemy targeting any part of our lives. Also faith is the key to open all other spiritual blessings and gifts. That's why the Bible says, the righteous shall by live by faith till the end (Hebrews 10:38, 11:6, Mark 16:17,18 & Matthew 17:20). Secondly, faith is created by Jesus the author. So to take up this shield & grow in faith we have to look up on Jesus; like disciples & others who prayed to increase their faith (Luke 17:5, Mark 9:24 & Hebrews 12:2). Jesus increases our faith in many ways, through meditation of God's Word, through trials & temptations in life & more ways (Romans 10:17, 1 Peter 1:7). Finally, do not drop this shield at any situation; when things get delayed or battle goes difficult, when you are idle or not knowing what to do or in any situation hold to faith till end of life. The reward for our faith is greater (2 Timothy 4:7,8). God bless you.
Prayer: Dear Lord help us not to put down the shield of faith. Continue to speak with us. In Jesus name Amen