Advent Devotional – Week 2, Day 5: Proclaiming the Gospel of Peace

“and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace.”

Paul tells us that our spiritual armor includes wearing the "gospel of peace" on our feet. Just as soldiers wear boots for traction and protection on difficult terrain, we are called to be prepared to walk through life and share the Good News—the message that restores peace between God and humanity.

The reason we can walk with confidence and without stumbling is that the ground we stand on is the firm promise of God's peace. Our internal calm should result in an external readiness to share the cause of that peace (Jesus) with a world in conflict. This Advent, let your footing be firm and your message be clear: there is peace available in Christ.

Father, thank You for the secure footing I have in the gospel of peace.
Help me to be ready and willing to walk into places of conflict or hopelessness.
May my life and my words proclaim the good news of reconciliation today.
Amen.

Don't just possess the peace of Christ—proclaim it with your life.
(Part of “Rediscovering the Wonder: An Advent Devotional” – Week 2: Peace.)