The Weekly Word

In the novel, The Count of Monte Cristo, Edmond Dantes is unjustly arrested and thrown in a dungeon prison. After years there he lost his faith in God. He told an inmate, “I don’t believe in God.” Abbe Faria replied, “It doesn’t matter, He believes in you.” James 4:8, Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Charles Stanley wrote, “Faith makes certain the driving motivation of life is influenced by God and not your adversary.” The armor of God includes the Shield of Faith: defense against the firey spears (lies) shot by satan.