Day 20
"…and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace." Ephesians 6:15 (NIV)
Covering our feet is a very important part of being armored. How easily or how quickly a soldier gets over terrain will depend on the quality of the shoes/sandals he wears.
The same goes for us. Life presents us with many different challenges, but how we deal with these situations will determine our success. When we are clothed in Christ, with the armor of God covering us, we will walk in peace in spite of whatever we face. The more peace we walk in, the better our journey will be.
Peace is not about never being in conflict, but rather holding your faith in God through whatever situation you face, allowing the truth that he loves you in your heart. This is what Paul says about peace guarding our lives:
"Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life." Philippians 4:6-7 (TMSG)
This is another explanation of peace: when the broken pieces of life come together in Christ and making us whole. Christ wants to make up the difference in our lives.
The question for us is this: will we choose to hold on to our anxiety and worry, or will we place our faith in Christ rather, knowing that he will work all things together for good for us? Can you let your feet be covered with the peace of God?
Prayer: "God, I choose to trust you in every situation of my life. I believe that you will make all things work together for my good and make me whole in your peace. In Jesus name, Amen."
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