Ephesians: The Armor of God, Part 4

“LET’S GET READY TO RUMMMMMMBBBBBLLLLLLE!” are the famous words of

Michael Buffer usually before some kind of contest whether it be boxing or a wrestling

match. It is a call of readiness before a battle. It’s a great question for us as followers of

Jesus. Are we ready for battle each day as the enemy tries to direct us away from God,

not to him. That is why Ephesians 6:15 says we are to stand firm, “With your feet fitted

with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace.” In whatever situation you find

yourself are you ready to approach it with God’s peace, a peace that passes all

understanding? The sandals/shoes of peace get us ready for what the enemy has and

gives us balance and allows us to be grounded in a way to respond in peace and love

and not give into what the enemy is tempting us with. When you are confronted, is your

first instinct to respond peacefully or do you tend to respond aggressively? The peace

we have comes from the promises that Jeus gives us through God’s Word. When the

enemy wants to rumble, make sure you are ready with God’s peace which comes from

reading and knowing His Word. Are you ready to rummmbbble in peace when the

enemy attacks?