Ephesians 6:13-17 - Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breast plate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
"...and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace."
No matter how much armor you have on, no matter how much you have prepared to wield your weapons...if when the battle starts you cannot keep your footing, you cannot stand in your position and you will be taken out. Roman sandals were a vital component to the soldier. A soldiers sandals were tightly strapped to their leg up to the knee and in some cases were fitted with nails to act similar to modern day cleats. Many victorious battles were credited to the fact that they had firm footing and could stand their ground.
Can you stand your ground? Have you fitted your feet "with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace"? Our foundation, our strong footing comes from knowing, understanding and applying the gospel in our lives and in the ability share that gospel with others?
Have you established a firm foundation in the gospel? What happens when we don't?
Galatians 1:6-7 - I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel - which is really no gospel at all...
When we don't have a firm foundation in the gospel we are easily deceived. We become convinced of untruths; all the while believing we are living the life that Jesus has called us to.
Read: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 and Ephesians 2:1-9
Do you have a firm understanding of the gospel? Do you find peace in the gospel?
Lord I pray that we can fully know, understand and apply the gospel in our lives. I pray that we would be ready in all circumstances to share the good news of Jesus and all he did for us. Lord continue to work in us, continue to walk with us and show us what it takes to fit our feet with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. Amen!
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