"YOUR SHOES MATTER What are you wearing on your feet?"
"YOUR SHOES MATTER!
"And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace." (Ephesians 6:15 AMPC)
I went to the Lexicon to look up Ephesians 6:15. Incredibly, I discovered that the Greek word for PEACE (eiréné) is Strong's #1515! With a jolt, I suddenly realized that God was speaking through the number 15! It was 5:15pm, the Scripture was Ephesians 6:15, peace is Strong's #1515... God please speak I'm listen.
When looking up the word "eiréné," I saw this definition: "one, peace, quietness, rest." I also read this definition: "1515 eiréné (from eiro, 'to join, tie together into a whole') – properly, wholeness, i.e. when all essential parts are joined together; peace (God's gift of wholeness)."
Then I heard the word "SHALOM"! I understood shalom to mean peace, in addition to "nothing missing, nothing broken" and "hello" and "goodbye"! However, in researching this amazing word, I realized it also means "wholeness." We are giving a blessing of wholeness over the person to whom we speak it, every time we say it! Shalom! Shalom!
Rest and the Number 15
Biblically, the number 15 symbolizes rest. Here is what one commentary says about it:
"The meaning of the number 15 in the Bible is rest. God's rest comes after deliverance that is represented by fourteen. The 15th day of the first Hebrew month (Nisan) is the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, a day of rest for the children of Israel (and for Christians). Day 15 day of the seventh Hebrew month begins the Feast of Tabernacles, also a day of rest.
"God, as the sun set to begin Nisan 15, informed in a vision that His descendants would end up as slaves in a foreign country (Egypt). They would, however, eventually be set free (Genesis 15:12-16).
"Many years later in Egypt, God miraculously delivered Israel's firstborn from the death angel just as Passover began after sunset (Nisan 14). Then, 24 hours later (just as the sun was setting to begin Nisan 15), the children of Israel began to leave Egypt (Exodus 12:40-41). This night is referred to as the 'night to be much observed' (Exodus 12:40-42, Deuteronomy 16:1). God's prophecy of freedom, given to Abraham on Nisan 15, was fulfilled years later on the exact same day." (Biblestudy.org)
Isn't that EXACTLY what the Gospel of peace is all about, to bring PEACE and REST in Jesus, and to overcome death with RESURRECTION life? Wow! No wonder Jesus was so intent when He asked me, "What are you wearing on your feet?"
I love the way God speaks through numbers.
Time for New Shoes!
Prophetically, I have always believed that new shoes relates to new ministry. Since Jesus intently and emphatically said, "YOUR SHOES MATTER," I believe this is an indication that it's time for a change of shoes for many. Whatever you have been walking in, if it's not the FULL Gospel of Jesus Christ, it's time to change your shoes! Put on those shoes of hope, trust and SHALOM! Nothing missing, nothing broken... whole and blessed, complete in every way – the Gospel of peace!
God Hears Your Prayers!
Recently, in another vision, Jesus sat with me while I was praying in tongues. He listened intently on the edge of His seat, nodding, but saying nothing. He not only UNDERSTOOD everything that was coming out of my mouth, He AGREED with it and wanted to act upon it! It is HIS SPIRIT that speaks when you pray in tongues, so pray in tongues continually (see 1 Thessalonians 5:17)!
Another time, again praying about our nation, I asked the Lord to move. He answered, "I am moving! I hear your prayers! Do you think you are the only one? I have tens of thousands praying the same thing!"
This statement alone gave me the confidence to KNOW absolutely that God not only hears us, but He has literally THOUSANDS of others praying for the exact same thing... because HE GAVE US THOSE PRAYERS TO PRAY TO HIM!
As this year unfolds, USE YOUR FAITH. Remember, your shoes matter! Walk in the FULL Gospel of peace! God will give you new shoes for EVERY circumstance that arises. Talk to Him, trust Him, use your faith, and His will WILL be done!
Here's to new shoes and a new walk, both now and in the future!
When looking up the word "eiréné," I saw this definition: "one, peace, quietness, rest." I also read this definition: "1515 eiréné (from eiro, 'to join, tie together into a whole') – properly, wholeness, i.e. when all essential parts are joined together; peace (God's gift of wholeness)."
Then I heard the word "SHALOM"! I understood shalom to mean peace, in addition to "nothing missing, nothing broken" and "hello" and "goodbye"! However, in researching this amazing word, I realized it also means "wholeness." We are giving a blessing of wholeness over the person to whom we speak it, every time we say it! Shalom! Shalom!
Rest and the Number 15
Biblically, the number 15 symbolizes rest. Here is what one commentary says about it:
"The meaning of the number 15 in the Bible is rest. God's rest comes after deliverance that is represented by fourteen. The 15th day of the first Hebrew month (Nisan) is the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, a day of rest for the children of Israel (and for Christians). Day 15 day of the seventh Hebrew month begins the Feast of Tabernacles, also a day of rest.
"God, as the sun set to begin Nisan 15, informed in a vision that His descendants would end up as slaves in a foreign country (Egypt). They would, however, eventually be set free (Genesis 15:12-16).
"Many years later in Egypt, God miraculously delivered Israel's firstborn from the death angel just as Passover began after sunset (Nisan 14). Then, 24 hours later (just as the sun was setting to begin Nisan 15), the children of Israel began to leave Egypt (Exodus 12:40-41). This night is referred to as the 'night to be much observed' (Exodus 12:40-42, Deuteronomy 16:1). God's prophecy of freedom, given to Abraham on Nisan 15, was fulfilled years later on the exact same day." (Biblestudy.org)
Isn't that EXACTLY what the Gospel of peace is all about, to bring PEACE and REST in Jesus, and to overcome death with RESURRECTION life? Wow! No wonder Jesus was so intent when He asked me, "What are you wearing on your feet?"
I love the way God speaks through numbers.
Time for New Shoes!
Prophetically, I have always believed that new shoes relates to new ministry. Since Jesus intently and emphatically said, "YOUR SHOES MATTER," I believe this is an indication that it's time for a change of shoes for many. Whatever you have been walking in, if it's not the FULL Gospel of Jesus Christ, it's time to change your shoes! Put on those shoes of hope, trust and SHALOM! Nothing missing, nothing broken... whole and blessed, complete in every way – the Gospel of peace!
God Hears Your Prayers!
Recently, in another vision, Jesus sat with me while I was praying in tongues. He listened intently on the edge of His seat, nodding, but saying nothing. He not only UNDERSTOOD everything that was coming out of my mouth, He AGREED with it and wanted to act upon it! It is HIS SPIRIT that speaks when you pray in tongues, so pray in tongues continually (see 1 Thessalonians 5:17)!
Another time, again praying about our nation, I asked the Lord to move. He answered, "I am moving! I hear your prayers! Do you think you are the only one? I have tens of thousands praying the same thing!"
This statement alone gave me the confidence to KNOW absolutely that God not only hears us, but He has literally THOUSANDS of others praying for the exact same thing... because HE GAVE US THOSE PRAYERS TO PRAY TO HIM!
As this year unfolds, USE YOUR FAITH. Remember, your shoes matter! Walk in the FULL Gospel of peace! God will give you new shoes for EVERY circumstance that arises. Talk to Him, trust Him, use your faith, and His will WILL be done!
Here's to new shoes and a new walk, both now and in the future!
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