The Shield of Faith Quenching the Fiery Darts of the Wicked

Along with having our loins girt about with truth, a breastplate of righteousness, and our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace, we are to also take up the shield of faith as part of our armour of God.

"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

The following is said to be the meaning of faith: (Larry Pierce)

“The conviction that God exists and is the creator and ruler of all things, the provider and bestower of eternal salvation through Christ”

“A strong and welcome conviction or belief that Jesus is the Messiah, through whom we obtain eternal salvation in the kingdom of God”

“The religious beliefs of Christians”

The Bible tells us,

"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

How do we acquire a “shield of faith”?

"But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost," - Jude 1:20 KJV

It has been said, we are edified (built up) in our faith when we pray in the Holy Ghost, speaking in tongues as the Spirit gives us the utterance. (Acts 2:4).

Two verses down from “taking the shield of faith” is another verse that speaks of praying in the Holy Ghost: “Praying…in the Spirit.” Because the Spirit is the Holy Ghost, this verse is speaking of the same thing as “praying in the Holy Ghost.”

"Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit…" - Ephesians 6:18 KJV

Thus, praying in the Holy Ghost builds up our faith, enabling us to quench all the fiery darts directed at us from the wicked. With our faith built up, instead of being beat down and discouraged, we have a positive, encouraged attitude of faith.