We've looked at the Belt of Truth and the Breastplate of Righteousness, and today we begin looking at the third important piece of the Armor of God, "having your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace" (Ephesians 6:15).
You wouldn't be able to walk a hard, stony road for very long without a good pair of shoes. You won't fare well in a battle without adequate preparation. In the hard, rocky battlefield of life, you need the preparation and protection that comes specifically with the Gospel, the good news. When you know the good news, no bad news can ruin it (or you).
When you know the Gospel, you know that you are more than a conqueror. You know that nothing can separate you from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:37-39). You go wherever your will takes you, and having your feet shod with (wearing) the preparation of the gospel of peace is your spiritual readiness. The gospel sets our will, giving you a purpose and a focus, presenting you with a message and a task. It gives meaning to your life. When your will and heart are prepared and ready to serve the Lord, your Christian feet are shod, and you are prepared to face anything ahead of you.
When you responded to the Gospel, the good news that Christ died for your sins, and you believed in Jesus and accepted Him as Savior (John 3:16), He brought you out of the kingdom of darkness into the kingdom of light (Colossians 1:13). He placed His Holy Spirit within you so that you might work the works of God (John 6:28-29; John 14:16-17). Satan would love nothing better than to draw you back into the kingdom of darkness (Luke 22:31-32). Failing that, he'll settle for your testimony. He hates those who testify of Christ. Hence, the battle.
Next time, we'll look at why the gospel is the gospel of peace. Until then, meditate on Romans 5:6-11. Amazing.
I Corinthians 10:13 [NIV]
"No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."
What this has to do with weight loss: The believer, one who has responded to the gospel, will find that God's grace will take him/her through times of trouble and temptation, even those on the weight-loss journey. He/she will experience the truth of the promise in I Corinthians 10:13 and will be victorious.
Prayer for Today:
"Heavenly Father, I'm so grateful for my gospel of peace shoes. They are more than adequate to protect my feet from the stony places on my journey, and when I'm in the fight, they help me to stand firm, without slipping and falling. Thank You for the gospel, the good news, that gives me protection, preparation, and purpose. May I be found faithful in it. In Jesus' Name, I pray. Amen."
Go forth today, your feet armed with the preparation of the gospel of peace.
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