Key Text: Ephesians 6:16
Ephesians 6:10-13
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.
Ephesians 6:14
14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
Ephesians 6:15
15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.
Ephesians 6:16
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Flaming Arrows
If Satan cannot deceive you, He cannot defeat you.
Fears
Fear of man
Fear of not having enough
Fear of sickness and death
Fear of the future
Fear of the unknown
1 Peter 4:12
12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you…
1 Peter 5:6-9
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith…
Luke 22:31-32
31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
False Shields
Shield of Money
Shield of Achievement
Shield of Food
Shield of Alcohol
Shield of Entertainment
Shield of Weapons
Shield of Faith
Trusting God’s character
Believing God’s Word
Obeying God’s commands
Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield
Psalms 18:2, 30
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold… This God—his way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; he is a shieldfor all those who take refuge in him.
Isaiah 43:1-3
…Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. 3 For I am the Lord your God,
Psalm 11:1-3
In the Lord I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, “Flee like a bird to your mountain,2 for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; 3 if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?”
Shield of Faith
Trusting God’s character
Believing God’s Word
Obeying God’s commands
Psalm 119:114
You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.
Proverbs 30:5
Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Hebrews 13:5-6
5 Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Romans 4:19-21
19 He did not weaken in faith when he considered his own body, which was as good as dead (since he was about a hundred years old), or when he considered the barrenness of Sarah’s womb. 20 No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, 21 fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised.
Shield of Faith
Trusting God’s character
Believing God’s Word
Obeying God’s commands
Galatians 5:6
6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love.
James 2:26
For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.
Faith at work is a shield that works.
