Shield

Positive: A shield is a perfect picture of the protection that we have in the Lord.

It is also a picture of faith in the Scriptures.

The two are interlinked.

• When you trust the Lord and have faith in Him, then He can protect you and do mighty things on your behalf.

• Our shield of faith prevents us from coming under the attack of the enemy or under any curse. You do not overcome by sending your own arrows. Rather you just put up your shield of faith! • Ephesians 6:16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.

• Psalms 3:3 But you, O LORD [Yahweh], [are] a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

Negative: The only time a shield would be negative is if you saw your shield being taken away. This means that your protection has been removed.

See also: Arrow, Bow, Dart.

If we are shielding someone else, then we need to be sure our actions are appropriate and supportive.

If we arc being shielded, we need to be clear as to whether we are crccting the shield or whether it is being erected for us.

2- In myths and legends the Amazonian woman is shown carrying a shield. This symbolises the sheltering, protective aspect of the feminine.

3- In spiritual development the shield appears as a symbol of a particular stage of growth.

It is at this point that the individual needs to appreciate that he has control over his own destiny. This symbol often first appears in dreams representing this stage of development.

A valuable shield in a dream represents a beautiful and a wealthy wife, or any female acquaintance or relative.

If the shield is worthless in the dream, then it means the opposite.

(Also see Armor)