Thursday, January 13, 2022
For shoes, put on the peace that comes from
the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. Ephesians 6:15
Correct footwear is one of the most
important items of equipment to a soldier.
In ancient times a Roman soldier caught with ragged foot gear was liable
to severe punishment. It wasn’t just a
fickle, arbitrary military game. If a
soldier couldn’t march, he couldn’t fight.
Basic training at Fort Gordon in
August of 1966 was such a joy. We went
on marches in the woods. It was like a
rain forest, hot and steamy. It rained
for two centuries during those 8 weeks of basic. There were two things our Drill Sergeant’s
voice bored into our brains on those long, wonderful camp-outs, salt and socks. I
can still recall the Southern sarcasm: Gentlemen, and also you lowlife privates, (he was so loving), that salt tablet will keep yo’ insides
wet. An’ whut-evah y’all do, y’ud
bett-ah keep them socks dry!
Our
response was mandatory….Yes, Drill
Sergeant!
Paul points to the Gospel footgear, the
preparation of peace. The gospel
conquers the inner world. Every victory
in the Christian’s life depends on that peace.
Friend, just like the ancient soldier was going nowhere without his
proper footwear, no one comes to God without good news the Gospel.
For You Today
If you lack peace today, give up
whatever religious activity in which you’ve been dabbling, and let God give you
real peace.
So:
Good news; Good shoes!
[1] Title and Other Images:
Pixabay.com Unless noted, Scripture quoted from The New Living Translation©
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