Gospel Socks

Bible Reading: Ephesians 6:10-18

Zoe sat at the edge of her bed and put on a pair of white socks. Then she looked up and saw her brother, Jackson, standing in her doorway wearing one black sock and one white sock. Zoe laughed. “Your socks don’t match,” she said.

Jackson looked down at his outfit. “They do too. The black one matches my black jeans and the white one matches my white t-shirt.” Jackson smiled a big toothy grin, and Zoe rolled her eyes and smirked.

Just then Dad came out of his room holding a black sock and a white sock. “Have either of you seen the match to either of these socks?” he asked.

“Yeah,” said Zoe. “On Jackson’s feet!” Jackson was slightly big for his age, so he and Dad could share socks. Dad shook his head as Jackson stood on one foot and yanked the black sock off, then handed it to him in exchange for the white sock.

After breakfast, they met in the living room for their morning devotions. “Time to get spiritually dressed for the day,” Dad said.

“But we’re already dressed,” said Jackson, looking down at his clothes. “We even have matching socks!”

“That’s not exactly what I meant,” said Dad. “Let’s try it from a different angle. Why is it important to wear socks?”

“Well, socks help keep our feet warm and dry,” Zoe said.

“And they protect our feet from getting hurt by rubbing against our shoes,” Jackson added.

Dad nodded. “The Bible talks about putting on spiritual clothes that help and protect us called the armor of God. It helps us remember His promises and protects us from the devil’s attacks. And one of the pieces of armor we need to put on is the gospel of peace on our feet.”

“How do we do that?” Zoe asked.

“By reminding ourselves that Jesus has saved us from sin and given us new hearts, and that we have victory over Satan through Him. One good way to do that is to read God’s Word and remember what Jesus has done for us every day so we can feel His peace in our lives and obey Him.”

Jackson smiled. “Well, let’s get started,” he said. “I want to make sure I’m wearing matching gospel socks!” – Melissa Yeagle

How About You?

Do you remember to put on socks every day? What about gospel socks—do you remember to put those on every day too? You do that by remembering all that Jesus has done for you and who you are in Him. Praying, reading the Bible, and spending time with Him are ways you can put on the spiritual clothes you need to stand up against evil and feel His peace in your life.

Today’s Key Verse: Ephesians 6:13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground. (NIV)

Today’s Key Thought:

Put on God’s armor