Day 28
"Let your faith be like a shield, and you will be able to stop all the flaming arrows of the evil one." Ephesians 6:16 (CEV)
The word "arrows" in the above scripture comes from a Greek word, which is sometimes translated as "missiles." You and I have been promised that if we will heft our faith as a shield, our trust in God will extinguish the attacks the enemy will throw our way.
Psalm 91 talks to us about God's faithfulness to watch over his people. Look at one of the promises:
"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day…" Psalm 91:4-5 (NIV)
David is telling us that we will be protected by God's faithfulness like a shield, keeping us from attack. It is our belief in God's faithfulness to us that will guard us against these fiery missiles.
What is it that the enemy throws at us anyway?
Remember the only power the devil has is deception. If he can get us to believe his lies about us or God or others, he has more power over us. The enemy will especially make accusation against God. He will try to tell us that we are not loved, or that Jesus is not with us, that we have to work more to get God's approval and grace.
Our committed trust in God's faithfulness will surround us like a shield. It will not only protect us, but it will counter the attacks of the enemy as we don't believe the lies. They will not penetrate the shield.
Prayer: "Holy Spirit, surround me with your faithfulness and teach me to trust you. Let my faith in you shield me from the lies of the enemy. I choose to believe your truth, and refuse the lies of the enemy. In Jesus I pray, Amen."
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