There is one aspect of the Christian journey that can only be done solo…Nobody can do it for us…we have to carry our own shield.
“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”
Ephesians 6:16
How does one grow in...faith? How do we truly lean our whole life’s weight upon the One and Only? It is a growing process for sure, but there are two ways the Scriptures speak of…
One: Know His Word inside-out-and-backward. His Holy Spirit breathed Word…ignites the flame of faith in our soul and spirit…like nothing else can. Not a Sunday morning spoon-feeding of the Word…that is helpful and much needed. Yet…it will never be enough. Not enough to lift our shield. We need to endeavor to be soaked, drenched, and saturated…in the Word…for ourselves. Without guilt…and with a new translation!
Two: Know the Author of the Bible inside-out-and backward. It’s hard to trust someone you don’t know personally. Being in His presence…alone…under the shadow of His wings. As often as possible. We have to fight for this time…so many other things…distract us constantly. Wouldn’t you agree?
At the end of the day, as we travel verse by verse through Ephesians 6:10-20 (see previous days’ posts), let this piece of our Armor…the shield of faith in Him…be the one we lift high and... effortlessly.
The devil’s darts...will drop to the ground.
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