FIRM FOOTING

READING: EPHESIANS 6:10-17

Verse 15: “and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;”

According to Ephesians 6, the whole armor of God makes us able to withstand in the evil day. We are to stand in boots of peace. At the time the Apostle Paul lived, a bare-footed soldier would have been seriously disadvantaged in warfare. Protection for their feet was needed so they could stand in place in their ranks. These days, the devil attacks our footing in Christ. He attempts to make us unsure of our standing using disruption, stress, distraction, pressures, temptations and other means. His goal is to cause turmoil in our lives so that we will lose contact with the Lord. The Lord provides protection from this tactic by providing the gift of peace. As we receive the peace of the Lord, it protects us  from the turmoil of our enemy and his servants. Boots protected the feet and the stance of ancient soldiers. The peace of God protects our standing in Christ. That’s a thought – about God’s Word.

RESPONSE

1. What is the usual manner in which peace comes to you?

2. Do you consider yourself to be a peacemaker? Why or why not.