The Defensive Armor
Quenching the Fiery Darts
Armor of God · 4 verses
The Roman scutum was a large, door-shaped shield covered with leather that could be soaked in water to extinguish flaming arrows. Faith serves as the believer's shield, deflecting Satan's fiery darts—his temptations, accusations, doubts, fears, and lies. Active trust in God's promises, character, and power quenches every attack. This faith looks to Christ, rests on Scripture, and refuses to yield to circumstances or feelings. 'Above all' suggests the shield's supreme importance in spiritual combat.
Scripture References
“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.”
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
“Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”