There's a Crack in Your Armor Perry Stone

level is the same as other believers. Four believers with the same request can stand in the front of the elders of a church for prayer (James 5:14). As prayer is offered, the four individuals can have a different reaction—from one of, “I don’t know if this will work or not,” to “Lord, I hope this works,” to “I can’t wait to get the next report from the doctor because I know God is taking care of this!” Some faith shields are thin and flimsy, while others are thick and strong. Engaging in a combination of physical, mental, and spiritual battle at the same time can wear down or impact the shield (faith level). At times I have seen people who were so battered from an extended battle that they literally were in a mode of surrender. What should we do with battered, dented, or broken armor? Chapter 9 in Isaiah holds a unique verse with a practical application to this question. The prophet Isaiah wrote that the nations in darkness would see a great light, and those living in the shadow of death would come out of (spiritual) darkness (v. 2). He speaks of the rod of the oppressor being broken, along with the yoke of burden (v. 4). He then speaks of the warrior’s battle when he writes in Isaiah 9:5 ( KJV ): For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. The Amplified interprets the verse this way: For every [tramping] warrior’s war boots and all his armor