The Most Important!
"Above all, taking the shield of faith
with which you will be able to quench
all the fiery darts of the wicked one."
Ephesians 6: 16
Do you remember the Pythagorean theorem from
high school geometry class? Some mathematicians
consider it the most important mathematical
formula.
In many areas of life we find a truth that is of primary
importance.
In spiritual life, faith can be seen as
the primary truth.
Paul wrote that the shield of faith can quench “all the
fiery darts” Satan throws at us. Not hope and love—
faith is the protective shield.
What is faith? It is “being sure of what we hope for
and certain of what we do
not see” (Hebrews 11:1).
When discouragement sets in, we lose faith in God.
We are no longer “sure” and “certain” of what we
hope God can do.
When we drop the shield of faith, we're
more likely to be struck by other
fiery
darts: anger, depression, despair,
resentment, and more.
To remain sure and certain, feed on
God’s promises in Scripture. God never
fails to fulfill His Word (Isaiah 55:10-11).
"Assurance is the fruit that
grows out of the root of
faith."
Stephen Charnock