In this episode, we dive into what it truly means to "take up the shield of faith" from Ephesians 6. Inspired by the image of the Roman soldier's shield—large, protective, and designed to lock together with others—we explore how faith serves as both a defense and proactive force in the spiritual battle.
What are the flaming arrows of the enemy? Doubt, fear, shame, lies, anxiety, and temptation. These are aimed at our hearts to shake our trust in God's goodness. But faith isn’t about ignoring the struggle—it’s about believing in God's presence through it.
We’ll look at how to actively use your shield:
Stand on Scripture (Romans 10:17)
Pray in faith, even when outcomes are unclear
Remember how God has shown up in your life and others’
Encourage each other’s faith—just like Roman soldiers who stood shield to shield
We also reflect on Hebrews 11, the “Hall of Faith,” and stories like the bleeding woman in Luke 8, whose faith made her well. Faith is not passive—it’s a spiritual muscle that grows the more we use it. Faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains (Matthew 17:20). So let’s get equipped, stand firm, and lock shields together.
