Shoes of Peace

This week we did a fun activity demonstrating the importance of having on the right "shoes" as we learned about the shoes of peace. Paul said we need to fit our feet with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. That doesn’t mean we need special shoes. It means we need to be ready to put whatever shoes we wear into action when we are needed. God is counting on us to take the peace of Christ to the world, and He wants us to go forward and spread the gospel, just like Paul and his friend Barnabas.

Read Acts 13:1-5

Jesus gave his followers one final command before he went back to Heaven: go and teach the gospel to every nation. Teaching the gospel means telling the story of Jesus, but it also means bringing the peace and love of Jesus to others. When someone is hurting, we bring them comfort and prayer. When someone needs a hand, we move quickly to lend that hand. When someone needs food, shelter, or clothing, we are quick to respond.

God needs his soldiers to be ready to move at any time. God is counting on us to not only be His hands, but His feet in times of crisis.

Family Discussion Starters:  
-Who was Saul? 
-Who chose Saul to be a missionary?  
-Where did Saul and Barnabas go? 
-Why do we need to take the gospel to others? 
-What are some ways we can share the peace of Christ with our friends this week? 
 
Parents! Look for some opportunities to serve others this week. If your kids see the opportunity first, let them take the lead so they can experience what it’s like to serve Jesus. 

Memory Verse
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Ephesians 6:13

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