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Wearing The Shoes Of Peace

Wednesday May 4, 2022

 In the Bible we are instructed each day to put on helpful equipment so that we can stay safe and fight the good fight of faith.  Included in that equipment are shoes of peace.

 

For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.  (Ephesians 6:15 NLT)

 In their homes many folks take their shoes off and either go barefoot or wear socks or slippers.  We want our feet to be comfortable and feel safe at home because we have smooth floors.  However, when we go outdoors, we know that we need to put on shoes that will protect our feet from the weather and from uneven surfaces that may injure our feet and cause us pain. Our shoes will also need to have good support and give us a firm grip as we steadily move along. 

 As we move through each day, we need spiritual protection that only the peace of God can give us.

 You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock. (Isaiah 26:3-4 NLT)  

In life, all of us will face unexpected hardships and trouble.  On our own, we are as vulnerable to pain as we would be walking outside in bare feet on broken glass or on paths that are covered with all kinds of garbage.  As we put on the shoes of God's peace and walk in the way God directs, we will miss many hazardous occurrences on our journey.  God knows what is ahead of us and cares about our safety.  He has given us understanding of the way to walk courageously through life situations that are unstable.  We need not be afraid of the future or of injury if we are fully prepared with the shoes of peace.  

…the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God. (Micah 6:8 NLT)

 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I am so glad I can live in the reality that I have everything I need to journey safely through whatever I will face today.  Thank You for the shoes of peace that come from knowing Your Word. Help me to do right and walk humbly with You. Amen

 

 

 

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