Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. — Ephesians 6:16 KJV
In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. — Ephesians 6:16 NIV
Today's Verse Reflection
This encourages us to actively strengthen our faith. This can be done through regular prayer, meditation on God’s Word, fellowship with other believers, and living out one’s faith in practical ways. As faith is strengthened, so is the shield that protects us, making it more effective against the assaults of the evil one.
In essence, this calls us to a life of active faith constantly relying on God and His promises for protection and guidance. It is a reminder that the spiritual battle is real but with faith as our shield, believers can stand firm against any challenge, secure in the knowledge that God is with us.