Ephesians 6:10–18

The whole armor

Every piece is ultimately Christ Himself. The command is not “try harder to be armored.” It is “put on Christ.”

Ephesians 6:16 · Season 5

Shield of Faith

He is our Faith and our Shield.

Roman reality

The large rectangular scutum (about 4 × 2.5 ft) that could be locked with others to form a tortoise formation.

Biblical symbolism

Faith is active trust in God’s promises that extinguishes every flaming arrow — darts dipped in pitch and set on fire.

Old Testament root

Psalm 91:4 — “His faithfulness is a shield and buckler.”

In recovery

The arrows of accusation, shame, doubt, and craving come fast and hot. The Shield of Faith is raised by simply believing what God says about you in Christ — together, not alone.

I raise the shield of faith against every flaming arrow of the evil one. I trust Your promises more than my feelings or fears. I believe Your Word is true.

Walk Season 5: Shield of Faith

The charge

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication.

Ephesians 6:10–18, ESV