Before faith is used to advance, it has to be strong enough to defend. In this week’s message, the shield of faith is seen through the story of Hannah, whose battle was not against a person, but against waiting, discouragement, and time. When the enemy can’t destroy faith, he will try to exhaust it, but Scripture reminds us not to grow weary in doing good, because the promise is attached to endurance. This message is a call to keep praying, keep trusting, and keep your shield up even when God feels silent.