Wells that are deep, take more energy to extract their content. But if we want to quench our thirst, it’s emphatically important that we patiently draw the water out. So it is as we combat the potentially searing effects that the fiery darts bring. The wicked one periodically hurls them our way. We must patiently draw from the joy that’s deeply rooted in our hearts through the new birth. After we have refreshed our souls, then were able to lunge the sword of the spirit which is “the word of God”, and drive Satan’s attacks away.
Isaiah 12:2,3
2 Surly God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” 3 With joy you will draw water from the springs of salvation,