Bare Feet

We don’t really think about the purpose of shoes. All we really ever placate, is WHAT shoe to wear. 

Have you ever thought about WHY we wear shoes? Why were shoes even created? The simple answer is shoes were created to PROTECT and COVER  the feet. And thus, we have different types of shoes, purposed by design, for specific purposes. 

Work shoes and work boots protect the feet from the dangers of heavy machinery and equipment potentially falling on the foot, and possibly resulting in broken bones.

Open-toe shoes and sandals act as a cooling mechanism to keep the feet cool in warmer temperatures, and athletic shoes allow the feet more mobility and support in more active situations. 

You get the point. 

In all, the common factor is the feet. 

Romans 10:15 tell us: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, Who bring glad tidings of good things!”

Recently, I attended a semi-formal gathering in which I couldn’t help but notice the plethora of shoes at the event. From formal gem-encrusted shoes to athletic kicks. 

An array of colors adorned the dance floor and probably not a thought further was given to shoes or the feet at the event; no more than the decision made by each, that day, as to which shoe they would wear. 

Everyone was enjoying the glad tidings. 

But I couldn’t help but think about Ephesians 6:15: “and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

You see, no one could have known that The Lord was going to send some to that event that were seeking Him. They were truly in search of the Savior.

1 Timothy 4:2 - Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching. 

And so, because this was a gathering of believers, true Saints, those that came in search of The Savior found Him in those that had their Barefeet protected and covered with the shoes of the gospel of Jesus Christ!

God bless you and your beautiful feet that preach the gospel!!!