Quenching the fiery darts of the wicked

(Note: verses noted are written out at end of post for convenience)

When we enter the kingdom of God by being born again of water and of the Spirit, we become warriors for Jesus. Our eyes are opened to see the reality – the spiritual world – which is actually more real than the physical, because it is eternal. (John 3:5, Acts 2:38, 2Cor.10:3-5, Eph.6:12, Heb.11:1, 2Cor.5:7).

When we enter the kingdom of God, we step into eternal life, with heaven as our destination. We step into the love of God, which we had not experienced the fullness of until we were filled with His Spirit, and all our sins were washed away in His name Jesus. (Col.1:5, Rom.5:5, 9).

We find peace that passes understanding, and joy which is unspeakable and full of glory. When life hurls its pain and sorrow at us, we can find comfort, reassurance, and understanding, praying in the Spirit. By praying in the Spirit (praying in the Holy Ghost) we build up our shield of faith. When we are faced with temptation, we have the power of the Spirit of Jesus to strengthen and deliver us. (Phil.4:7, 1Pet.1:8, Jude1:20-21, 1John 5:4, Phil.4:13, 2Pet.2:9).

All of this comes from our faith that first brought us to God, and that led us to believe and obey His gospel. We have faith that God put on flesh to pay the price of our sins to save us. God came in His saving name Jesus. We have faith that God not only saved us from our sins when we turn to Him in repentance and apply His sin cleansing blood by water baptism in Jesus name, but also that He is able to deliver us, heal us, and help us through every situation we face. (Heb.1:6, Mark16:15-16, John1:12-13, Heb.2:14-15, Matt.1:21, Acts2:38, Rev.1:5 2Tim.4:18)

This faith is our shield. The devil can come to us with our past failures, accusing us and throwing lies at us saying we are not saved, but the shield of faith quenches all these fiery darts from the wicked. Our Defense Attorney – our Advocate – the Spirit of Jesus in us – pleads the precious holy blood that we applied in Jesus name baptism. Satan – the Prosecutor – has nothing on us because we have been baptized in Jesus name! That name, through faith in that name, has the power to not only heal us physically and emotionally, but the name of Jesus is the only name with power to heal our souls and save us. (Eph.6:16, Rev.12:10, John15:26, John16:7 [Note: “Comforter” is “Defense Attorney”], Acts 3:16, Acts 4:10-12)

"Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked." - Ephesians 6:16 KJV

Verses from above in parenthesis written out:

"Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God." - John 3:5 KJV

"Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." - Acts 2:38 KJV

"For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;" - 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 KJV

"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." - Ephesians 6:12 KJV

"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." - Hebrews 11:1 KJV

"(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)" - 2 Corinthians 5:7 KJV

"For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;" - Colossians 1:5 KJV

"And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us. ... Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him." - Romans 5:5, 9 KJV

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:7 KJV

"Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:" - 1 Peter 1:8 KJV

"But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life." - Jude 1:20-21 KJV

"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." - 1 John 5:4 KJV

"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." - Philippians 4:13 KJV

"The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:" - 2 Peter 2:9 KJV

"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." - Hebrews 11:6 KJV

"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned." - Mark 16:15-16 KJV

"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God." - John 1:12-13 KJV

"Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage." - Hebrews 2:14-15 KJV

"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins." - Matthew 1:21 KJV

"And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood," - Revelation 1:5 KJV

"And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen." - 2 Timothy 4:18 KJV

"And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night." - Revelation 12:10 KJV

"But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:" - John 15:26 KJV [Note: Comforter is Defense Attorney/Advocate]

"Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you." - John 16:7 KJV [Note: Comforter is Defense Attorney/Advocate]

"And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all." - Acts 3:16 KJV

"Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." - Acts 4:10-12 KJV