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It's Time to Put on Your Shoes

Every ancient soldier knew stability, being able to stand firm, is the most important part of footwear. But they didn’t accomplish that goal through fancy tennis shoes. Instead soldiers wore leather sandals that had something like small spikes attached to the soles. More similar to soccer cleats, these shoes allowed them to hold their ground when the enemy attacked. Paul said, “For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared” (Eph. 6:15 NLT).

The peace that comes from the Good News is knowing we have been made right with God and he is on our side. “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet” (Rom. 16:20 NLT). We don’t have to fight the attacks alone. Victory isn’t up to us. We are simply told to “stand firm” (Eph. 6:14 NIV). God will do it. He will deliver us. He will bring us through the battle. The peace we have with God means we can have peace within us regardless of what happens around us.

The most powerful warrior is the one who can hold on to peace even in the middle of the battle. Oh, our knees may knock and our hands tremble. There will be tears and sweat and hard days. That’s okay. Peace is not simply an emotion. Instead peace is a position we take of standing on who God is, what he has promised, and who he tells us we are no matter what happens.

God, you are my peace and the one who brings victory in my life. I will put on my spiritual shoes and stand firm today. Amen.

When have you experienced peace in the middle of a difficulty?