placing yourself in a stationary position to stand firm. This creates traction so that when Satan comes, he can’t knock you off your feet. In fact, you are able to stand firm because the nails coming out of your “peace shoes” have dug deep into the solid ground beneath you. Paul is telling us that we don’t have to slide or move with every hit or trial that comes our way. Having our feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace creates a stability that even Satan cannot undo. God offers us