Daily Devotions

Eph 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 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.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
KJV
Of the seven pieces of armor in these verses, this preacher does include prayer in verse eighteen, the shield of faith appears in the middle. Three pieces of armor before faith, three pieces of armor after faith. If faith is the most important, if faith is above all, then why not list faith first instead of the middle? One reason may be that faith is what makes all the others work. Just as our world revolves around the sun so does our spiritual life revolve around our faith. Stronger in faith, stronger in truth. Stronger in faith, stronger in peace. Stronger in faith, stronger in prayer. Above all, put on the shield of faith.

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