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DRESSED TO KILL Week 2 - The Shoes of Readiness Ephesians 6:1-18 Mark out a straight path for your feet. Then those who follow you, though they are weak and lame, will not stumble and fall but will become strong. Hebrews 12:13 Jesus got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist, and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples' feet and to wipe them with the towel he had around him. John 13:4 How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of peace and salvation, the news that our God reigns. Isaiah 52:7 Roman Battle Shoes A Roman soldier's shoes had nails in the bottom that gave him good footing over rugged terrain for long distances. The shoes represent the gospel of peace, which gives us a sure footing. English Battle Gear Early English battle gear included steel footwear which gave good protection. If our feet or legs are injured, we are basically immobilized and unable to be effective as soldiers. Readiness The shoes represent the readiness to share the good news about Jesus... ready to declare, ready to speak out and speak up.
People won't hear unless someone is sent. If you have Jesus in your heart, you have beautiful feet. Get your shoes on and move forward in the fight! |
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it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it
is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved. As the Scriptures
tell us, "Anyone who believes in him will not be disappointed." Jew and
Gentile are the same in this respect. They all have the same Lord, who
generously gives his riches to all who ask for them. For "Anyone who calls
on the name of the Lord will be saved." But how can they call on him to
save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if
they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless
someone tells them? And how will anyone go and tell them without being
sent? That is what the Scriptures mean when they say, "How beautiful are
the feet of those who bring good news!" Romans 10:10-15