Saturday, March 20 Take up the large shield of faith.​—Eph. 6:16.

[Áine]

Saturday, March 20

Take up the large shield of faith.—Eph. 6:16.

 

Like a large shield that protects most of the body, your faith protects you from the immoral, violent, and godless influences of this corrupt system of things. As Christians, we wage a spiritual battle and our enemies include wicked spirits. (Eph. 6:10-12) How can you be sure that you are ready to face tests? First, you must pray for God’s help. Then, you need to use God’s Word to help you see yourself as God sees you. (Heb. 4:12) The Bible states: “Trust in Jehovah with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding.” (Prov. 3:5, 6) With that in mind, why not review some of the decisions you have made recently? For example, have you faced a serious financial problem? Did Jehovah’s promise recorded at Hebrews 13:5 come to mind: “I will never leave you, and I will never abandon you”? Did that promise give you confidence that Jehovah would help you? If so, that indicates that you are keeping your shield of faith in good condition. w19.11 14 ¶1, 4

[Alexa]

We can be confident we will be successful in our spiritual battle including the wicked spirit with Jehovah's help. We need to do what Jehovah requires us, pray to him and use his word to see ourselves the way he sees us. 

[Vinnie]

 Why is the large shield of faith so important? We are told it will protect us from Satan's burning missiles that come in many forms. Do you believe this or just understand this? Is your shield of faith the full large version or the pocket version?  How strong is your shield? What are you doing to keep your faith as strong as possible so it will never fail you? We must keep asking ourselves these questions because our shield is the most important thing we have. Imagine losing your shield in the middle of a battle. How vulnerable  and naked you become.  Keep looking to see Jehovah in your life will help you keep your faith strong.