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

[Áine]

Friday, August 20

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

 

In ancient times, a soldier would feel humiliated if he returned home without his shield. The Roman historian Tacitus wrote: “To have abandoned one’s shield is the height of disgrace.” That is one reason why soldiers made sure to keep a firm hold on their shields. We keep a firm hold on our shield of faith by regularly attending Christian meetings and by speaking about Jehovah’s name and his Kingdom to others. (Heb. 10:23-25) In addition, we prayerfully read God’s Word every day and apply its counsel and direction in all that we do. (2 Tim. 3:16, 17) Then, no weapon that Satan uses against us will cause us any lasting harm. (Isa. 54:17) Our “large shield of faith” will protect us. We will stand firm, shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters. And we will do more than win our daily battles—we will have the honor of being on Jesus’ side when he wins the war against Satan and his followers.—Rev. 17:14; 20:10. w19.11 19 ¶18-19

Edited August 19, 2021 by Anniebea

[Elnathan]

Like a shield, our faith provides a refuge so it needs to be maintained & polished. It helps us to face the future firm and with boldness. Faith will be manifested in our actions & speech and that will give honor to Jehovah name. 

[Vinnie]

 The purpose of a shield was to have a barrier to hide behind for protection.  The Roman shield was twice as big as the Greek shield. Which would you have more trust in to protect you? Yet never do we want to think our shield of faith is ever big enough.