There's a Crack in Your Armor Perry Stone

freedom of movement to wage a good warfare. THE SOLDIER’S SHOES

The solder’s shoes were important. The shoes were actually sandals made of leather with straps that wrapped around the calves up to the knees. Due to the open-air design and the soft leather, it enabled the soldiers to walk up to twenty-five miles a day without blisters or developing fungi. A strip of metal was built in each shoe to provide stability. Under both shoes were metal studs of two sizes, some were small and others longer on the shoes, depending upon the terrain where the battle was being waged. These provided traction for walking, running, and standing for long hours when fighting. These spikes were excellent when standing on a hill or if the ground was slippery, as the spikes dug into the ground, assisting the solder in his ability to stand without slipping and falling. Part of the armor also included metal greaves that attached to the front of the ankles and the knees, providing protection to the shins and knees. Believers are to be prepared to take “the gospel of peace” (Eph. 6:15) to all people under all circumstances and not be knocked off our feet by the opposition we may encounter. THE SHIELD OF FAITH Paul admonished, “Above all, taking the shield of faith” (v. 16). Above all means “over and above all, take the shield of faith.” There were two types of Roman shields. One smaller round shield, called the aspis, was used mostly for display and was