The Armor of God part four Peace

...and your feet fitted with the readiness that comes with the gospel of peace. Ephesians 6:15

When my husband was stationed in Viet Nam in the late 60s, he often talks to other men that served during those years. He tells stories of pretty much sleeping with his weapon. He and other soldiers had to be ready to junp to their feet so that should they be attacked, their weapons were right there with with them. 

The word readiness in the dictionary is a noun and is defined as being fully prepared for something. The Roman Soldiers of their day had to be ready as well, and how could they be if their feet did not have the proper footwear on them?

His battle shoes were studded with nails or spikes which helped him keep his balance in battle. If he lost his balance and went down, the rest of armor was not going to do him any good. His enemy had him right where they wanted him.

It was with that in mind that Paul gives us a picture of what he meant by being fully prepared with the gospel of peace. Being ready with it at all times. It means standing our ground, but also moving ahead.

Standing our ground with the truth, but moving ahead in peace. Extending God's grace to others as he has given us when we do not deserve it, and yet not abusing it with others but extending it in a peaceful manner.

Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone that asks you for the reason for the hope that you have. 1 Peter 3:15

We must always be ready. With the truth, in righteousness, and also ready with peace. This and more is what God has provided us to protect us from the evils of Satan. Are we ready? If not we should be. It may take practice. Starting with God's word. It is necessary if we want to live a Christian and holy life before God.

July 25, 2019 Promise: But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. 1 Peter 2:9

Hello Friends. Not everyone can be called "chosen, royal or holy. God's special possession." Only those that have accepted Jesus Christ as their Savior have that right and it is only because of God's grace that we can go forth in peace, to extend it to others. May God bless your day!