Peace of God (feet/shoes/armor)

* (NIV)

(NKJV)

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

The Whole Armor of God

10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

Love, love, love this… so much good right here that so many people miss.

Paul… wrote this from prison. Spirit was speaking and leading him.

Sitting… looking at a Roman Soldier… visual teacher/learner.

verse 14 and 15

(NKJV)

14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

SHOES!!! Roman soldier… 2nd thought… passive thought… not an integral part.

Roman Soldier.... Shoes...

boots

top of legs and extend down to the feet.

knees were covered in metal and would wrap around the knee and calves.

Shoe itself made of metal/leather.

Bottoms were affixed with sharp, protruding spikes!!

Toes of the boots had two spikes extending out beyond the toe.

So…

purpose of…

knee/calve- to protect in rocky, thorny terrain. if not protected he would have been gashed and cut.

so check this… no matter what kind of environment, obstacles, terrain.. .he could keep on walking.

also…tactic in gruesome war.. break the shins of an opponent.

enemy went to attack… in vain… protected.

spikes on the bottom- to hold him in place. opponent try to force him back.. stand his ground.

IMMOVABLE.

Additionally… spikes on bottom and on the toe… WEAPON.

Kick and stomp on the enemy. To knock them down and stomp them out.

Peace of God…

(NIV)

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. \

(NIV)

7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Love this…

PEACE!!

Protect!!! Attack!! and stomp out the enemy.

comes against you with attacks, discouragement…

Peace of God…

BUT...

(NIV)

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

So Good....

SHOD… HUPO....DEO.

TO BIND VERY TIGHTLY.

Bind tightly… waves rough.. life hard… knock you down..

PROTECTS AND DEFENDS YOU FROM HIS ASSAULTS.

STAND FIRM, NOT BE CUT, NOT BE INJURED, KEEP WALKING, AND STOMP HIM OUT!

Loose fitting peace… knocked out by life. shake you up. knock you out.

Bind it… how…????

Love this...

PREPARATION.....

etoismasin- readiness

bound them tightly because they knew there was a war going on.

same for us!! we need each day to prepare… live in preparation!!

David… Goliath

never the underdog...

David didn’t get scared...

didnt even fall down and pray...

confidence.. why??? PREPARED

Lion and Bear… GoliatH

If we are to defeat Goliath.... preparing now… ready… prepared… “your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace”

tightly fitting…

by tying them now.