Faith Extinguishes the Lies
Ephesians 6:16 (NKJV)
"Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one."
The enemy’s tactics have not changed over time. Just as he did with the Israelites in the wilderness, he seeks to inject doubt, fear, and lies into our hearts. These fiery darts are designed to confuse us, distort God’s truth, and keep us from walking in His promises. But God has given us a powerful weapon—the shield of faith. Faith is not just a passive belief, but an active force that pushes back against the lies of the enemy and extinguishes the attacks that threaten to overwhelm us.
In the story of the Israelites, the spies came back with a bad report about the Promised Land, focusing on the giants and the impossible obstacles. They allowed these lies to shape their reality, and as a result, the entire nation was led into fear and doubt. This is the nature of the enemy’s fiery darts: they are designed to make us see the obstacles as bigger than our God. But when we stand firm in faith, we silence the lies of the enemy and take back the authority that God has given us.
Faith is the antidote to the lies we are told. Just like the Israelites who were told that they couldn’t conquer the land, we too face voices that say we are too weak, too broken, or too far gone to receive God’s promises. But when we hold up the shield of faith, those lies are extinguished. We are reminded that nothing is impossible with God, and we can walk in the victory He has already secured for us. The enemy’s lies are powerless against a heart that is steadfast in faith.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for giving us the shield of faith to protect us from the lies of the enemy. We ask You to help us hold it up high, that we may extinguish every fiery dart that seeks to rob us of Your truth. Strengthen our faith, and help us to walk boldly in the promises You’ve spoken over our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
"Above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one."
The enemy’s tactics have not changed over time. Just as he did with the Israelites in the wilderness, he seeks to inject doubt, fear, and lies into our hearts. These fiery darts are designed to confuse us, distort God’s truth, and keep us from walking in His promises. But God has given us a powerful weapon—the shield of faith. Faith is not just a passive belief, but an active force that pushes back against the lies of the enemy and extinguishes the attacks that threaten to overwhelm us.
In the story of the Israelites, the spies came back with a bad report about the Promised Land, focusing on the giants and the impossible obstacles. They allowed these lies to shape their reality, and as a result, the entire nation was led into fear and doubt. This is the nature of the enemy’s fiery darts: they are designed to make us see the obstacles as bigger than our God. But when we stand firm in faith, we silence the lies of the enemy and take back the authority that God has given us.
Faith is the antidote to the lies we are told. Just like the Israelites who were told that they couldn’t conquer the land, we too face voices that say we are too weak, too broken, or too far gone to receive God’s promises. But when we hold up the shield of faith, those lies are extinguished. We are reminded that nothing is impossible with God, and we can walk in the victory He has already secured for us. The enemy’s lies are powerless against a heart that is steadfast in faith.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for giving us the shield of faith to protect us from the lies of the enemy. We ask You to help us hold it up high, that we may extinguish every fiery dart that seeks to rob us of Your truth. Strengthen our faith, and help us to walk boldly in the promises You’ve spoken over our lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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