The SHIELD of FAITH

Pastor Hope Flask

October 6, 2024

Main Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Additional Scriptures: 2 Timothy 6:12, 1 Peter 1:7, Philippians 3:10, 2 Corinthians 4:8, John 15:1-2,5-6, Psalm 102:8-11, 1 Kings 17:9-16, Hebrews 12:1-2

POINTS:

• Armor of God: Appropriating the benefits and privileges of the gospel.

• Faith is a fight!

• The shield of faith is given to us to protect as we storm the enemy’s stronghold.

• We must take up this piece of armor when the flaming arrows of the evil one are flying.

• Biblical faith means to act on the truth of God.

• Faith is formed in fire.

• Satan may have plans for the fire he is sending your way, but so does God - Whose plans are you going to participate with?

• Our participation in God’s plans brings about His anointing over our lives.

• Anointing comes from the process of pressing.

• Fire in God’s hands will press us.

• Anointing will always require our faith to stand in the fire.

• On a grapevine, it is the branches that display the fruit, not the vine.

• Pruning can feel like punishment.

• Self-pity crushes instead of presses.

• God will always use what is meant to burn you up, to bring you up!

• God will leave a remnant in the ashes to give rise to the next season's fruit.

• The value of grapes increases when they are pressed underfoot.