Daily Devotional
Go Put on Your Shoes
“…and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace”
Ephesians 6:13-15
March 8, 2020
Ponder This
A Roman soldier had to have sandals with hobnails to give him firm standing, very much like a golfer's spikes. He had to be able to stand his ground. And because the devil would love to trip us up, God tells us, as we’re putting on our armor, to put on our shoes—and not just any shoes, but shoes of the Gospel of peace.
You see, your enemy, the devil, can defeat some people through error. They embrace error because they don't have sound doctrine, the belt of truth. Others the devil can defeat through sin because they don't have on the breastplate of righteousness.
But some, the devil will get through discouragement; they’ll lose their peace. He’ll plant thorns, briars, and set up stumbling blocks. If we don't have our shoes on, our spiritual feet will be bruised and bleeding. Rather than leaping, we’ll be limping because we don't have peace.
Practice This
Your shoes are “the preparation of the gospel of peace,” peace with God. The peace of God dwelling in your heart enables you to fight Satan. Do you have this peace?
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
