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Gospel of Peace

Nov 23, 2025    Rev. Wayne Hokanson

In this powerful exploration of spiritual warfare, we discover that peace isn't found in the absence of storms, but in knowing who holds us steady through them. Drawing from Ephesians 6 and Romans 5, we're reminded that the armor of God includes shoes fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace—a peace that transcends understanding and doesn't depend on our circumstances. This isn't the temporary calm the world offers; it's a deep, soul-settling assurance that comes from being reconciled to God through Christ. Like a child unafraid during turbulent flight because their father is the pilot, we can rest in the midst of chaos when we truly grasp what God has done for us. The challenge before us is profound: Are we living from a place of peace, or are we constantly chasing after it? When we put on these shoes of peace, we stand firm against the enemy's schemes, not because we're strong, but because we're grounded in the truth that while we were still God's enemies, Christ died for us. This peace becomes our testimony, the reason we can give for the hope within us, and the evidence that transforms how others see Christ in our lives.