Ephesians 6:15-16
...and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
Reflection
Paul tells us that a part of the armor of God that protects and strengthens us is the gospel. When evil comes against us we can find strength in the gospel knowledge that Christ won a victory over sin, death and evil. The gospel reminds us that when we are confronted with evil that we don’t have to fear because through Jesus Christ we have already won.
Then we also have the weapon of faith. Faith in Jesus Christ takes us into the very presence of God. Faith in Jesus Christ brings us into the family of God. What more protection and strength do we need then the realization that we are part of God’s own household?
How has the gospel message strengthened your stand against temptation and evil?
How does faith help to get you through difficult times when you begin to feel your strength weakening?
