Beautiful Feet, Comforting Footwear

In Romans, Paul quotes what has become one of the more familiar passages from Isaiah.  Centuries early, the prophet described the messenger of good news as having "beautiful feet." And in many cases, popular Bible Studies based on this theme will usually include a cover picture a clean, pedicured toes on a sandy beach. However, as evocative as that image is of a peaceful escape to tropical destination, the one which Isaiah painted and which Paul quotes, is much different.