A Shoe Made to Stand In!

Ephesians 6:15 "and your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace".

Christians are meant to be steadfast,active,moving,progressing,ascending; hence, their feet are carefully provided for.They are feeble in themselves and need protection.The road we travel is rough with many different terrains and so a shoe is needed that is durable and one which will provide ample support, comfort, and stability regardless of the surface we are taking on. So we need the shoes which the grace  of God provides. A shoe built to Stand in.

The shoe comes from the blessed maker,one who know what kind of shoe is needed because he himself has made the journey.A shoe made from excellent material,"the preparation of the gospel of peace", well seasoned, soft but durable,long lasting,and fit for any surface or situation.It is the same shoe Jesus and all the saints wore,and it is a shoe which will never wear out.The shoe is old, but forever made new,and they can be worn at all ages and all places.They are a perfect fit,as they are made to suit each of us.They have an excellent foothold,you can tread with holy boldness upon high places with these shoes.No ones grows weary or has sore feet when doing their daily duty,these shoes have marching power.They provide protection against trials, as you can tread on the lion and the adder(ps.91:13),they provide rest to the weary they have endured fire and water( Isa.43:2),made for hard work climbing and ploughing,and they are part of the whole armour of God.The gospel alone supplies a fit shoe for all fit that wishes to stand in that evil day.

The gospel shoe will not come on your foot so long as that foot is swelled with any sinful humor,meaning any unrighteous or unholy practice.This evil must first be purged out by repentence,or you won't be able to wear the shoe of peace.The Jews were instructed to eat the passover with their loins girded,their shoes on their feet and their staff in their hand, and all in haste.When God is feeding us with knowledge we must stand ready with our shoes on, willing to be gone as soon as we have been refreshed by his words for this journey.