Ephesians 6:16(KJV)
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Faith is an all-important element in the journey of believers. Faith is an asset of inestimable value, an unstoppable force that taps into God’s supremacy, commits the integrity of God, quenches all the fiery darts of the devil, and addresses all satanic assaults. We are redeemed to live the overcomers’ life through the channel of faith, which has the capacity to crush every gang up of hell against our lives. That is why the Bible says that the upright shall live by faith. Faith is a shield that provides us with protection in all directions. Faith is a reliable weapon and an indispensable companion to every believer who wants to fulfill their divine purpose. It is a spiritual force that converts what we desire to what we possess. With faith, we can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Our faith will determine whether we succeed or fail in life. It determines whether we will give birth to the fulfillment of our dreams or not. It determines whether we are victors or victims. Faith is our ever-ready shield because it accounts for the entire scope of life in all its difficulties. 1 Thessalonians 5:8 says, “But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.”
Faith is a living force drawn from the Word to produce living proofs. Having Jesus as the Word of God influences, touches, and affects every part of our lives. Whenever faith is at work, it establishes a spiritual connection, and that connection produces God’s virtues. Therefore, faith is the only way to move God in our direction and the only way to stop the devil from molesting us. It addresses all satanic assaults against the child of God. In order to live a holy life, we need to have a deep-rooted faith connecting our heads and hearts. By faith, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego tapped into divine nature and quenched the fiery furnace. Their understanding provoked their faith and translated their bodies from the terrestrial to the celestial realm, preventing the furnace from consuming them(Daniel 3:28). Hebrews 11:32-34 says, “And what shall I more say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets: Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions. Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.” Know that the Power of God flows in the direction of faith, and audacious faith will quench all fiery darts of the wicked.
Beloved, to remain in the realm of victory, building your faith is not negotiable, for dependence on God comes with a massive gain. You may be going through bitter experiences, hard times, and countless afflictions, but you can overcome them with faith in God. However, as long as your faith is in place, you remain in command over the issues of life. So, accept responsibility for building your faith in God. If you are interested in your life and destiny, you must be interested in your faith; because faith is the only way to move God in your direction and the only way to stop the devil from molesting you. Today, trust the All-Powerful and All-Sufficient God who owns your life and is in charge of your journey on earth. Increase your faith by studying and meditating on the Word of God (Romans 10:17), praying in the Holy Ghost (Jude 20), and taking scriptural faith actions. Remember, God is not committed to delivering what you do not declare with your mouth.
O Lord, enlarge my faith and keep me in the realm of victory in Jesus’ Name.