What is the readiness of the gospel of peace (Ephesians 6:15)? | GotQuestions.org

Today's question is, what is the readiness of the gospel of peace? In this video I'll answer that question from a biblical perspective.

Then afterwards, as always, I'll share some helpful resources, so stick around until the end.

Ephesians 6 verses 11 -17 instructs believers in Christ to put on the whole armor of God as a defense against Satan's attacks.

This armor includes the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the

Spirit. Verse 15 says, "...and with your feet, fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace."

The New Living Translation words it this way, "...for shoes, put on the peace that comes from the good news, so that you will be fully prepared."

The gospel of peace is the message that Jesus gave to those who trust in Him. It comes with the assurance from God that we are

His children, and nothing can snatch us out of His hands. It outlines clearly what is required to become a child of God.

Any other message is a false gospel. The word readiness implies constant vigilance.

A victorious soldier had to be prepared for battle. He had to have studied his enemy's strategy, be confident in his own strategy, and have his feet firmly planted so that he could hold his ground when the attacks came.

A soldier's battle shoes were studded with nails or spikes, like cleats, to help him keep his balance in combat.

He knew that if he lost his footing and went down, it wouldn't matter how great the rest of his armor was—the enemy had him.

When we are ready with the gospel of peace, we live with the understanding that we are continually under attack from Satan.

2 Timothy 4 verse 2 says, "...to preach the word, be ready in season and out of season."

The peace shoes that God supplies His soldiers have two purposes—defense and offense.

In order to defend ourselves against the flaming arrows of the evil one, Ephesians 6 verse 16, we must have confidence of our position in Christ.

We must stand firm in the truth of God's Word, regardless of how terrifying the circumstances may be.

We must understand grace without abusing it. Remember that our position in Christ is not based on our own abilities or worthiness, and keep our belt of truth and breastplate of righteousness securely fastened.

When Satan attacks with a flaming missile of doubt, such as, if God really loved you, He wouldn't have let this happen, we dig our peace shoes into the turf of God's Word and reply, it is written, "...all

things work together for the good to them who love God and are called according to His purpose."

Romans 8 verse 28, when Satan stabs from behind with, "...remember what you did?"

we dig in more deeply and reply, it is written, "...if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness."

1 John 1 verse 9. In addition to standing our ground, shoes are also for moving.

God expects us to go on the offense and take the gospel of peace to others. 1

Peter 3 verse 15 says, "...always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have."

Sharing our faith is one of the best ways to maintain our sure footing. God knows that, when we are active in speaking of Him to others, we not only charge into inch territory, but we dig our shoes more deeply into truth, and it will be much harder to dislodge.

When we have studied to show ourselves approved unto God, 2 Timothy 2 verse 15, we are ready to stand firm in the gospel of peace, no matter what the enemy brings against us.

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