Behind The Badge: Devotions For Law EnforcementSample

Prepare Your Shields

Flaming arrows used to be a thing of the past until Molotov cocktails became popular. Now they are used in riots and protests where confrontations with law enforcement are present. When you are sent to address these situations, you are given the proper gear and equipment to protect yourself. When you are given the proper equipment, and have the proper mind-set and focus, a solid team on your side, and strong faith and support from family, then there’s nothing you cannot face on the streets without being totally victorious. 

Having your shields ready at the right time is essential to stopping the enemy’s attacks. If you have a shield by your side but not where it can stop the incoming projectile, it is useless. Likewise, if you hold the shield in front of your face for five hours and exhaust yourself five minutes before the attack, it was for nothing. Patience, strategy, and preparation are all keys to defeating the enemy’s attacks, both on the street and in our lives spiritually. Today, take up your shield of faith. Prepare yourself and be guarded against the attacks the enemy will launch your way. We will not be defeated, because we are prepared and focused. 

Heavenly Father, show me the power of taking up my shield of faith and the importance of it, and give me understanding of this Scripture. Amen.