2131 Don’t Fight Barefoot

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of putting on the shoes of peace as part of God's armor for spiritual readiness and victory.

There are 3 pieces of God’s armor we are to “put on”. 1. The belt of truth. 2. The breastplate of righteousness. 3. The shoes of peace. In getting dressed for the unseen spiritual battle, the final thing we put on are our shoes. And think about it, you’re not ready to leave if you don’t have your shoes on. My husband knows I’m not really walking out the door if my shoes aren’t on. My shoes are the sign I’m really ready and we’re going … until then, I’m not really going anywhere. God has places for you to go. A stand you are to take. Purposes you are to fulfill. Good plans you are to walk in. But, without your shoes, you’re not really ready to go with him. The soldier’s shoes were a valuable piece of their armor. Remember in these days, they were foot soldiers. They weren’t riding around in tanks and helicopters. They were marching in, climbing up, standing ground. In military battles of these days, the army who had the best battle shoes was set apart. There’s a story of an army who won countless victories because they put nails in their shoes, creating the first cleats. They could climb what no other army could climb. As women, we know shoes make or break the outfit – but…

People in this episode

Host: Pamela Crim

Topics covered

• spiritual armor
• peace
• preparedness
• victory
• faith

Keywords

• God's armor
• shoes of peace
• spiritual battle
• Ephesians
• victory
• preparedness
• faith

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ephesians 6:15

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