Talk Where Your Feet Are Walking You

I continue to think about the "armor of God" and all of its parts (Eph 6). The "feet fitted with the gospel of peace" always puzzled me, but I think I'm starting to understand that now. Our communities could use more "feet" focused on peace.

Your feet are what take you places. They are what carry around your helmet of salvation, breastplate of righteousness, shield of faith, and belt of truth. And they are what take your mouth to places so that you can breathe life into people with the Word of God. The problem is that many times our feet are on a path in the opposite direction of peace.

What are our goals for this country? We cannot assume that everyone that enters our paths will be walking with integrity. But we should be sure we are doing so ourselves. I believe we will have a greater chance of peace if we try to find the integrity in those around us. And we need to trust that God will work all things for good, regardless of the actions of other people. We cannot let our mouth speak poison! James 3:8 makes it clear that would be a "ruthless evil" and certainly is not befitting of God's people.

Talk where your feet are walking you. May it always be with intention of reconciliation.