Message #15 (of 20) from the PrayerPower radio series
"Spiritual Covering"

by Kaye Johns

In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he includes instructions for our preparation for prayer [Ephesians 6:10-18].

Paul uses the analogy of a soldier’s armor, and as part of our armor, he tells us we’re to have our feet fitted "with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace." [Ephesians 6:15] We can’t stand our ground in prayer any more than a soldier can stand his ground in battle, if our feet are not protected with sandals or boots. We must have firm footing and a sure foundation--as we do, through Christ.

Our shoes of peace, and the foundation on which they rest, is our Prince of Peace, who has reconciled us to God through His death on the cross. Through Christ, we have peace with God [Romans 5:1], and in Christ, we can experience the peace of God which guards our hearts and minds [Philippians 4:7].

So must we take action beyond receiving Christ to fit ourselves with readiness for battle in prayer? Yes. The armor is a description of the Spirit-filled life Paul has just described, a life that does not grieve the Holy Spirit. When we lack inner peace, it can be an indication of grieving God’s Spirit [Ephesians 4:30] through sin or disobedience. We must confess, to restore the inner peace which comes from fellowship with Him, to assure that our armor is in place for prayer.

Pray with me now -- Lord, we ask You to guard our hearts and minds with Your peace, through our Lord and Savior, our Prince of Peace, in Whose name we pray. Amen.

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