FAITH
Faith is our
spiritual shield protecting us from the darts of the devil.
Lay this shield aside
even for a moment and disaster follows.
Any departure from
the living God is the result of unbelief.
Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand
against the wiles of the devil.
Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able
to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
Ephesians 6:11, 16
Why does the battle
thicken so –
The darts rain fast
upon my breast,
While missiles hurled
with cruel force
Ring loud against my
burnished crest?
Above the din I seem
to hear
My Captain’s voice in
accents clear,
“Because your shield
is down!”
Why does the enemy
advance
And hem us ‘round on
every hand
While we, the army of
the Lord,
Can scarce his
arrogance withstand?
Above the shouts I
seem to hear
My Captain’s voice in
accents clear,
“Because your shields
are down!”
Ah! Now it’s brighter
– now I see
The enemy is taking
flight,
And lo, the banner of
the Cross
Streams red against
the morning light;
But as they flee I
seem to hear
My Captain call in
accents clear,
“Let not your shields
go down!”
Thomas Kimber
Here are two cards I
made:
Have a great day!
The above poem was taken from the
Springs in the Valley devotional book.
