What are ways you have taken up the shield of faith in your own life? How has God been faithful to you in such times?
Shield of Faith
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Faith has shielded me from doubting Gods love for me during times of sickness and deaths of loved ones and to a much lesser degree, the loss of personal possessions. God is with us through all of it.
I've taken up the shield of faith by praying in different "scenarios" for others and myself and trusting God and His timing. Sometimes i have to tell my own mind to shut up because at that time i don't have the mind of Christ, i find being still and just knowing God is in control is sometimes better (for me) than quoting scriptures or whatever.
God is always faithful to me no matter the circumstance sometimes He just answers me in a way that i didn't expect or i may have preferred a different way. Other times i ask and He answers straight away. One time i was in a pretty dire situation, i physically couldn't escape, i literally whispered "Jesus help me" and a way of escape was provided immediately. God is always faithful.
I'm reminded of a video i watched that speaks of how Paul would of seen Roman soldiers and how they prepared their shield. The video mentioned how each soldier was measured so that their shield would cater for their specific height and width, it shielded them from the front completely. We too are given the measure of faith not to say that we have more faith than another or vice versa but like the soldiers, the measure of faith we have is enough to cover us when an attack comes. They would also, rub it with oil to keep it pliable and stop it from becoming brittle, we too can keep from "becoming brittle" by remaining in the presence of God, the anointing that comes from the Holy Spirit. Before battle they would douche it in water so that if they were the target of combustible arrows the arrows would hit the shield com bust but soon after extinguish, they wouldn't know it was a combustible arrow until it hit, sometimes we can be "suddenly" hit by a fiery dart but when we soak in the Word of God we a washed by the water of the Word, the truth of the Word of God keeps us moving in faith. Just thought i'd share that
Blessings.
God is always faithful to me no matter the circumstance sometimes He just answers me in a way that i didn't expect or i may have preferred a different way. Other times i ask and He answers straight away. One time i was in a pretty dire situation, i physically couldn't escape, i literally whispered "Jesus help me" and a way of escape was provided immediately. God is always faithful.
I'm reminded of a video i watched that speaks of how Paul would of seen Roman soldiers and how they prepared their shield. The video mentioned how each soldier was measured so that their shield would cater for their specific height and width, it shielded them from the front completely. We too are given the measure of faith not to say that we have more faith than another or vice versa but like the soldiers, the measure of faith we have is enough to cover us when an attack comes. They would also, rub it with oil to keep it pliable and stop it from becoming brittle, we too can keep from "becoming brittle" by remaining in the presence of God, the anointing that comes from the Holy Spirit. Before battle they would douche it in water so that if they were the target of combustible arrows the arrows would hit the shield com bust but soon after extinguish, they wouldn't know it was a combustible arrow until it hit, sometimes we can be "suddenly" hit by a fiery dart but when we soak in the Word of God we a washed by the water of the Word, the truth of the Word of God keeps us moving in faith. Just thought i'd share that
Blessings.
I've taken up the shield of faith by praying in different "scenarios" for others and myself and trusting God and His timing. Sometimes i have to tell my own mind to shut up because at that time i don't have the mind of Christ, i find being still and just knowing God is in control is sometimes better (for me) than quoting scriptures or whatever.
God is always faithful to me no matter the circumstance sometimes He just answers me in a way that i didn't expect or i may have preferred a different way. Other times i ask and He answers straight away. One time i was in a pretty dire situation, i physically couldn't escape, i literally whispered "Jesus help me" and a way of escape was provided immediately. God is always faithful.
I'm reminded of a video i watched that speaks of how Paul would of seen Roman soldiers and how they prepared their shield. The video mentioned how each soldier was measured so that their shield would cater for their specific height and width, it shielded them from the front completely. We too are given the measure of faith not to say that we have more faith than another or vice versa but like the soldiers, the measure of faith we have is enough to cover us when an attack comes. They would also, rub it with oil to keep it pliable and stop it from becoming brittle, we too can keep from "becoming brittle" by remaining in the presence of God, the anointing that comes from the Holy Spirit. Before battle they would douche it in water so that if they were the target of combustible arrows the arrows would hit the shield com bust but soon after extinguish, they wouldn't know it was a combustible arrow until it hit, sometimes we can be "suddenly" hit by a fiery dart but when we soak in the Word of God we a washed by the water of the Word, the truth of the Word of God keeps us moving in faith. Just thought i'd share that
Blessings.
Very good post Mezame, it reminds me of this verse:
Eph. 6:16 "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."
When the enemies arrows would fly,
I myself would throw up such passages as...
Romans 5:10 NASBS
[10] For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
Or
John 5:24 NASBS
[24] "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
I myself would throw up such passages as...
Romans 5:10 NASBS
[10] For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.
Or
John 5:24 NASBS
[24] "Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life.
No crossnote, that is the sword you strike back with. Once a demon throws you a thought about doubt or guilt, your word soaked shield quenches them. Then you strike back with your weapon.
Eph. 6:16,17 "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:"
No crossnote, that is the sword you strike back with. Once a demon throws you a thought about doubt or guilt, your word soaked shield quenches them. Then you strike back with your weapon.
Eph. 6:16,17 "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:"
I would offer as Christians we are all apologist from our new birth. The milk of the word it teaches us the God is gracious.
We defend that which does defend us as a new creature even defends us from or own false pride. The purpose for the armor. Which I believe is written in a way to "put on" and "keep on". No Armor for the back. Christ is our rear guard.
The shield of faith is a defender as well as the sword it can be used to defend, it can be used to quench in a different way, sparks flying iron sharpening iron, or cutting off.
Matthew 10:16Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Faith helps me to see past temporary circumstances that might otherwise discourage and rob me of joy. Faith helps me keep my eyes on the glorious things He has in store for me and all my wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ. God bless you all
No, it is my 'Word soaked' shield as you mentioned above.No crossnote, that is the sword you strike back with. Once a demon throws you a thought about doubt or guilt, your word soaked shield quenches them. Then you strike back with your weapon.
Eph. 6:16,17 "Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:"
God's Word may be a sword when doing battle against the enemy (these forums come to mind lol) but it is a shield when defending/countering the fiery doubts he can throw at us especially in our quiet time.