Quenching the Darts

...above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. Ephesians 6:16

Bolts go with the crossbow, arrows to the longbow, but Paul told us about darts, and fiery ones at that. So what weapon do darts belong with? The enemy of course, the wicked one. These burning and sharp attacks may come from the Devil and his minions or from our fellow humans who love the world and its present darkness. We are indeed beset from all sides. But that little word, all, is used somewhere by Paul too. His assurance states that by the shield of faith we can quench ALL the fiery darts.

The effectiveness of faith in Christ Jesus is shown in this picture of us taking up the shield of that faith. It is large, it is effective, it is a shield to be used, and it is faith in Him. The darts are hot and they hurt and they are many, but this shield of faith is totally effective in quenching them.

Praise God for the shield of faith!

Bucky