Shoes of Peace

Ephesians 5-6; Psalms 119:1-80

“…with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.”

Ephesians 6:15

The words of Isaiah were running through Paul’s mind as he wrote this pastoral letter chained to a Roman soldier: “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, ‘Your God reigns!’” (Isaiah 52:7).

Feet that are made ready by the gospel of peace initiate reconciliation and pursue gospel conversations. We are always prepared “to give an answer to everyone who asks you [us] to give the reason for the hope that you [we] have” (1 Peter 3:15).

When we live on mission each day our words easily turn to the gospel of peace with God through Christ, and peace with each other through Christ’s love and forgiveness. We proclaim the reign of Christ and his peace in the homes we enter and if there is a person of peace there, our peace rests on them. If not, it returns to us (Luke 10:5, 6).

Are we wearing gospel shoes or boots today?

Are our feet protected from insults, offense, and anger in response to the gospel?

“Lord Jesus, I pray for gospel conversations today that evidence your peace, for your glory.”