Paul continues his encouragement to put on the whole armor of God by reminding believers that they must carry the shield of faith, to hold up for protection when the enemy attacks.

As Paul lists the pieces of God’s spiritual armor that believers must put on, he includes the shoes that allow the soldier to stand firm and be ready to move over any terrain- the sandals of peace.

In the midst of the challenges and turmoil of their day, Paul encourages the believers that they can stand firm, by putting on every piece of the armor of God- including the largest protective piece- the body armor of righteousness.

Good News- our battle is not against one another. But the battle against our common spiritual enemy does require us to suit up with armor- that protects and defends. Paul begins where soldiers must- the Belt that holds all of the armor in place… Truth.

In the midst of the social and political turmoil of their day, Paul proclaimed the Good News to Christians, that they could stand steady and strong, by remaining united against a common enemy.

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While our physical lives will end one day, we can live our lives in such a way that abundant joy and generosity keeps on flowing long after we’re gone! When we begin with the end in mind, our capacity to be generous overflows in lasting and life-changing ways.

We live in a world where many have more than they need and others are dying due to a lack of basic needs. What if we got beyond living for wants and started giving beyond our needs to meet the needs of others who have “less” than us. God’s Word tells us exactly what will happen: Our lives will overflow with purpose and joy!

A life of giving and generosity flows out of what we’ve been given, not arbitrary “feelings” that we never have or give enough. When we see everything we have as coming from God, our giving flows naturally out of a heart that overflows with gratitude, humility and joy.