The Shield of Faith works when you pick it up. The shield of faith asks us, “Are you going to believe God’s promise? Or are you going to believe the circumstances and the reality that seems to be around you?” Hebrews 11:6 tells us, “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Living by faith is taking God at His Word and acting on it even when the desired outcome is not in sight.