SHIELD
Ephesians 6:14-18
Vs 16: “In addition to all this, take the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.”
Jeremy took the booklet Pastor Ron had given him straight up to his room.
Michael had begun a new regimen at home, watching protectively over his little brother. He followed Jeremy up the steps, making sure he wouldn’t fall. “Watchadoin Jerm?”
“Going to read this. It must be pretty important, if Pastor Ron came all the way to give it to me.” After he kerplunked into the chair, he raised his right leg onto the foot rest. Sighing, he waved the booklet in front of Michael. “It is entitled, ‘God’s Armor.’ Ever read it?”
Intrigued, Michael sat across from Jeremy on the bottom bunk. “Nope. Why don’t you enlighten your older brother?”
Are you being sarcastic?” Jeremy said, looking unsure. “I haven’t enlightened you since I plugged in the radio as you walked across the wet floor.” He giggled.
“You shocked me, Jeremy! I wouldn’t call that enlightenment!” Michael said. “No, I’m serious. Pastor Ron brought it especially for your safety. Safety from what?”
“God’s armor is for outfitting a soldier. God wants us to stand firm in the face of troubles. Trouble is usually the devil. We’re to plant our feet on a firm foundation of faith in Jesus Christ” Jeremy read aloud. “The armor is comprised of weapons God gives us to fight the battle against the prince of darkness.” Let me see here:
“A helmet to protect our minds, a breastplate to cover our hearts, special shoes to help us stand firm.” Jeremy stopped reading.
“Yeah, that was Pastor’s point.” Michael interjected, nodding.
Jeremy squinted, thinking. Then he continued, “A belt of God’s truth to encircle us, the mighty sword of the spirit, and the protective shield of faith.
Satan sends flaming arrows our way. We face temptation, doubt, and anxieties as the devil hopes at least one of the arrows land in a vulnerable soft spot. As long as we hold the shield upright, Satan’s arrows cannot penetrate. But if we lower the shield,…”
“then Satan’s attack succeeds. I get it!” Michael practically yelled. “God gives us all we need to win this battle! How cool, Jeremy!”
“There’s more, Mike. You can help me with this next part.” Jeremy looked up, hopeful.
“Tell me” Michael said. “If you’re in trouble, then I’m in trouble. I will do anything to keep you safe.”
“We stand together holding our shields side by side” Jeremy said. “With our shields touching, shoulder to shoulder, we act as one. We even kneel as one, holding the shields over our heads. Nothing can pierce our defense.”
Michael grew quiet. After a moment, he said, “We’re brother warriors, Jeremy! You can count on me!”
Take Home Nugget
Did Jeremy and Michael know that God has already secured their victory through His Son, Jesus Christ? He’s canceled sin’s power over them and gave them His armor to wear. Their part is believing that God’s power over the evil one is sufficient. If they keep their faith shields in good order, Michael and Jeremy will emerge from their battles victorious.
It is God’s will that we emerge from our battles victorious.
Faith polishes and sustains our shields.
When held high and steady, evil's protection it wields.
J.D. Griffith
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