Shield of Faith – Protection/Kavach
Faith and Trust are very important to grow as a Believer and True Disciple
Hebrews11:1 says – Faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see_Trust need to be developed and cannot be practicedl
Bible says – Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding
We need to grow in Faith – Steadfast Faith which cannot be shaken under any circumstances_
Ephesians6:16 talks about our shield of Faith
It says In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
It’s very important to understand that our Faith on the unseen will help us win over and extinguish the Fire from Satan – Not only arrows but Burning arrows Deuteronomy28:7 – Says The Lord will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven
Faith has no limitation_ It needs to be beyond limits
We see that Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego when summoned by King Nebuchadnezzar refused to obey the issued decree to fall down and worship the image of gold and whoever does not fall down and worship will be thrown into a blazing furnace_
When death is in front of us – it is very difficult to still have faith and Trust God which is the best condition of 99% of believers and followers today_
But these 3 believers of Yahova – refused to follow decree and were ready to be thrown into furnace which was heated seven times hotter than usual and soldiers who went with them were burned to death
But in Daniel 3:25 we see most amazing ways of God to save his people who have faith and trust in him_
Verse 25 He said, “Look! I see four men walking around in the fire, unbound and unharmed, and the fourth looks like a son of the gods.”
They did not Compromise_
It’s very important that during our Faith and Trust on the Almighty we do not compromise_
Suppose we get 2 crores as Lottery Winner and if we put 1 Crore in bank – we get 12 Lakhs per year which is 1 Lakh per month plus our 1 crore is safe in bank and we have 1 crore in hand to live lavishly_
What do we do – do we call it mercy and grace of our God and get busy with worldly life and don’t have time any more for
- Personal Prayers
- Congregation
- Reading word
- Family prayers
- Dawn Prayers
- Special Meetings
- Worshipping the Lord
Sincere and Humble Faith Filled obedience is very important in relation with God
Deuteronomy 28:1-2 If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. All these blessings will come on you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God:
We cannot follow the world and remain in Worldly desires_
Our eyes and focus with thoughts should be on God’s unconditional love Mathew 14:26-29
When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.
But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
“Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when his focus changed – he started drowning Mathew 14:30-32
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. So our focus need to be constant and Hence Faith and Trust with 100% not 99.9% HE is the Alpha and The Omega
Hebrews12:2 – says fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Genesis15:1 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision:
It says “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Only Our Living and Loving God – Jesus Christ is our Great Rewards. So Faith and Trust on the unseen who is the creator of Heaven, Mankind and Earth is very important_ Never miss that out God bless you all with His living words every day_ Hallelujah
Sol.Amit Aggarwal