Thursday, January 13, 2022

Prepared - Part 4

 

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!

You chew on that as you hit the Rocky Road; have a blessed day!  

[1] Title and Other Images:  Pixabay.com   Unless noted, Scripture quoted from The New Living Translation©    



 

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