Rocky Mountain Christian Church

The shield of faith is the fourth piece of armor that protects us from the distractions of our enemy. It is described in Ephesians 6:14-16 as a large rectangular shield made of wood, covered in leather and lined with metal, which was used by Roman soldiers in battles. Christians should take up the shield of faith as it is both their protection and badge of honor in their spiritual battle. Faith is not a blind leap into the unknown but a whole-souled response to God, grounded in its object, which is God himself. Faith becomes a shield that protects us from the flaming darts of the evil one, which are meant to distract us and cause us to doubt God's power and engagement. Satan often uses fear as a distraction to make us believe that God is smaller, less powerful, and less engaged.