Raise Your Shield

“And with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” – Ephesians 6:15,16 Today, as I continue exploring the armor of God, let’s focus on the next two pieces. First, are your feet prepared to share the gospel of peace? American philosopher, author, and ordained minister Dallas Willard once taught me that if you’re truly living the gospel, you’ll naturally attract others—like a magnet. Of course, it’s good to share the gospel as many do every Sunday. But there’s something powerful about letting the fruit in your life speak for itself. When others see the impact of the gospel in you, they may ask, “Can I come to church with you sometime?” And you can joyfully reply, “Yes! Sunday morning, I’ll