Pine Hills Church The Sandals of Peace
Jun 22, 2025
Justin Sommer, Pastor at Pine Hills Church, delves into the metaphor of 'shoes of peace' from Ephesians 6, illustrating their importance for spiritual readiness. He emphasizes the gospel as a firm foundation, reminding listeners that their peace with God is rooted in Jesus. Sommer compares spiritual preparedness to a soldier's training, using relatable examples like a child's baseball game. He addresses the need for vigilance against subtle spiritual attacks and encourages prayer and proactive gospel sharing as keys to maintaining inner peace.
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Standing Firm on Gospel Foundation
- The gospel is the firm foundation to stand on in spiritual battles.
- It offers peace with God, independent of works, based on Christ's finished work.
Maintain Spiritual Readiness Always
- Stay spiritually ready by expecting the enemy’s attacks at any time.
- Readiness produces peace and confidence, preventing panic when trials come.
Baseball Anecdote on Readiness
- Justin shared a story about his son at a baseball game not paying attention during play.
- It illustrated the importance of being dressed and truly ready, not just appearing prepared.