Expressions of Faith: Shields
who through faith are shielded by God’s power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.
(1 Peter 1:5 NIV)
Shields
God’s shield for us against our attackers is accessed only through our faith.
It's tempting to visualize a tiny shield for someone whose faith is weakened and a bunker for a "champion of the faith."
But, I suspect this might work like manna-what you have is all you need
However, I if it's like manna, it must be renewed daily.
Next Friday's Expression of Faith Series: Salvation
I'd appreciate your feedback!
That's one of the prayers I pray daily, to put on the full armor. I used to think, "There, now I'm safe." But soon learned that just as a soldier doesn't put on his gear to just sit on his bunk, we must put on the armor to go to battle! And what a battle we're in! Each day the war in the heavenlies seems to get more intense.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. It does seem as though the powers and principalities are rampant
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