After putting on the belt of truth and breastplate of righteousness, the Apostle Paul encourages us to ensure that our feet are shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. What exactly does this mean?
Well, it means we need to make sure we have on the right spiritual shoes! Shoes are very important because they enable us to stand firmly without toppling over or losing our balance when the strong winds of evil blow our way. In addition, good, protective shoes enable us to move over rough, rocky ground and reach our destination without discomfort or hindrance.
The Gospel of grace declares that God has now reconciled Himself to man through Christ's death and resurrection. We, who were once God's enemies because of sin, have now become His children and experience shalom peace with our Heavenly Father. (See the book of Romans). In the Hebrew, shalom peace means nothing is missing or broken in our relationship with Him - we have completion in Christ. Now, isn't that good news?
But again, how many of us hear this in our churches? We hear about all the wrong we've done, and how we've grieved God, but that isn't the Gospel preached by the apostles of old! No, the true Gospel is that, through Christ, you have been reconciled to God - you have peace with Him and He is not angry or displeased with you. He loves you!
The enemy wants to knock you off this revelation and make you feel condemned and ashamed, but fight the good fight of faith and stand firm, knowing you have shalom peace with your Heavenly Father! And likewise, as you are directed by Him to move forward and complete the Gospel tasks prepared for you, remember that this shalom peace is the foundation upon which you live and move and have your being! Acts 17:28.
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