“According as He hath chosen us in Him before the foundation of the world” (Ephesians 1:4).

The search for identity and meaning can drive one to great successes or tragic failures. For the Christian, however, the question is answered throughout Ephesians.

“And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God” (Ephesians 6:17).

“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12).

“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked” (Ephesians 6:16).

“Having your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace” (Ephesians 6:15).

In the armor of God described in Ephesians 6, the shoes seem somewhat mundane when contrasted to the more glamorous pieces. Yet, these shoes play a vital and indispensable part in the effective warfare of a Christian.