[Have] your feet shod in readiness to declare the good news of peace. - Eph. 6:15What kind of shoes do you have? Sandals? A worn-out pair of sneakers? Stylish Italian shoes, where the toes come to an uncomfortable point? Stilettos?
The readiness spoken of here is being prepared, ready to preach. You put on your sturdiest shoes for a hike in the woods. You also dress appropriately for the ministry. In Alaska, it's reasonable to have winter boots on, not fancy leather shoes that are useless in snow and ice.
Likewise, being prepared is important. Knowing what you can preach about is crucial. Someone, somewhere, can make an off-hand remark about the world in general, and then you "sprint" into action, whipping out your electronic device to show 2 Tim. 3:1-5, and if they are interested, explain how the critical times match with Jesus' description of the last days (Matt> 24).
Let us not be flat-footed.
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