Shoes and A Shield

“—and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace, above all taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.” Eph. 6:15-16 NKJ

Have you ever taken a long hike up a steep mountain trail? How about with a heavy pack on your back? I have. Trails that go up and up for eternity, so it seems, with rocks and roots to step on and around, and sometimes big boulders to climb. I’ve done it for several days with 60 lbs. on my back, traversing steep side hills and trails diving off ridges. Without my sturdy hiking boots to grip the rocks and support my ankles I would never have been able to do it day after day. Without the heavy treaded souls the rocks would have ripped the bottom…