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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:

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Have a great day!

The above poem was taken from the Springs in the Valley devotional book.