THE SHIELD OF FAITH: SIRKNIGHTS SHIELD
A shield is a steel instrument of warfare that is used for protection against the enemy arrows during war times. It is usually worn around the chest region to cover the heart against spears and arrows of the enemies that might want to hit the heart.
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The world is a battle field between forces loyal to the kingdom of darkness and those loyal to the kingdom of light. For a believer to be on the side of victory in this raging war, faith in God is the indispensable shield against the fiery darts of the wicked.
For a believer to enjoy peace in this journey of life, he or she needs to be fully equipped spiritually as the war is not a carnal one, “for we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12). Although other weapons of warfare are needed, but having all the paraphernalia of warfare without faith will still leave the believer vulnerable to the attack of the enemy.
Faith, then, is the believer’s protective armour against the wiles and onslaught of the devil. It is faith that empowers the believers to dare the seemingly impossible foes and overcome them. A life of faith is a life of victory.
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David confronted and overcame the champion of the Philistines (Goliath) through faith even when nobody gave him the chance of survival (1 Samuel 17:32-37). He recognised the superiority of faith in God over earthly weapons and the result is documented in the bible for our learning and encouragement.
Many spectacular acts of faith were recorded in the bible. Kingdoms were subdued; violence’s of fire stopped and outstanding victories were achieved. Men and women of faith as recorded overcame all attacks of the enemy irrespective of how fierce and scary they were.
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However, faith is never passive. All the victories through faith came by action and confession. Faith works in obedience to Gods commands (Exodus 14:13-16, 21-31). The wall of Jericho was pulled down by the mere shout of the people of Israel by obedience to the instruction of God through Joshua (Joshua 6:3-5, 12-16, 20).Faith is also strengthened by righteousness. Hezekiah had fifteen years added to his life by beseeching God in faith and on the basis of righteousness (2 Kings 20:1-6).
Moreover, faith comes through devoted study of God’s word. “Faith cometh by hearing and hearing the word of God” (Romans 10:17). It is the knowledge of the word of God that births and grows faith in the believer.
Finally, we can only enjoy the shield of faith when we truly believe on the Lord Jesus and accept him as Lord and Saviour and then study the word of God to grow our faith.
@sirknight come and tell us what your shield as a knight represents.
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THANKS AND GOD BLESS
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these particular pieces of armour are actual life conditions that God wants to develop in each of us, so that we will - all day, every day - be protected from the wiles, the schemes, the methods, the fiery darts of the evil one. There is no sense, as I intimated this morning, no sense waiting until the devil goes on the offensive in order to get the armour on. We need to be walking every day in these life conditions in order to be protected, so that when the evil day comes we are ready to face our enemy.
Well crafted post mate
Thanks for sharing with us today
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We need faith in our walk with God in order to get the best from Him.
it takes faith as a shield to really face the battle of life through prayers.
Faith is one of the best weapons of a believer ... without faith it is impossible to please God. With our faith we are showing our love for God and our full trust in Him ... when there is no faith there is doubt, and that means that we doubt God's love and power ... how could that please God, that's why With faith we demonstrate our trust and love in the Lord, just as we give testimonies to others of the power of God in our lives.
The bible say in Ephesians 6:16"Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked."
The shield has an part to play in a christian life..
Without the Shield of Faith, A christian is nothing!!
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OSThis is a wonderful message. The world is a battle field between forces loyal to the kingdom of darkness and those loyal to the kingdom of light. For a believer to be on the side of victory in this raging war, faith in God is the indispensable shield against the fiery darts of the wicked. A shield is a steel instrument of warfare that is used for protection against the enemy arrows during war times. It is usually worn around the chest region to cover the heart against spears and arrows of the enemies that might want to hit the heart. Moreover, faith comes through devoted study of God’s word. “Faith cometh by hearing and hearing the word of God” (Romans 10:17). It is the knowledge of the word of God that births and grows faith in the believer. thanks for sharing
Great notification from you a debt of gratitude is in order for sharing
Wonderful post...
Very much made post mate
A debt of gratitude is in order for imparting to us today