The God of Peace Will Soon Crush Satan Under Your Feet

The God of Peace Will Soon Crush Satan Under Your Feet

Scripture:
"The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you." — Romans 16:20 (ESV)
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Introduction

Romans 16 is often seen as Paul’s list of greetings—a conclusion to a deep theological letter. Yet, tucked in the middle of his closing remarks, Paul delivers a powerful, hope-filled promise: “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” This isn’t just poetic language—it’s a divine assurance that no matter the battles we face, the victory belongs to God, and He invites us into it.
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The God of Peace in a World of Chaos

It’s striking that Paul calls Him the God of peace right before talking about crushing Satan. We often associate peace with stillness, gentleness, or the absence of conflict. But here, peace comes through victory over evil. God’s peace is not passive—it’s active. It’s the kind of peace that removes the source of chaos, sin, and suffering.

When God’s peace reigns, it’s not because evil has been ignored—it’s because it has been defeated.


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Crushing Satan: God’s Victory, Our Participation

Paul’s words echo Genesis 3:15, where God promised that the seed of the woman would crush the serpent’s head. That prophecy was fulfilled in Christ’s death and resurrection, but here, Paul extends the imagery to believers: under your feet.

This is a reminder that:

We fight from victory, not for victory. Jesus has already won.

We participate in His triumph. Our obedience, faith, and endurance are part of God’s plan to display His victory over the enemy.

The end is certain. Even when battles rage, the war’s outcome is settled.

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"Soon"—A Word of Hope

The word “soon” may challenge us, especially if we’ve been waiting for relief, healing, or deliverance for a long time. But Paul’s use of “soon” points to God’s timetable, not ours. In the scope of eternity, the crushing of Satan is imminent.

For us, “soon” means:

Evil will not reign forever.

Every attack has an expiration date.

The peace of God will prevail over every scheme of the enemy.

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The Grace That Sustains Us

Paul closes the verse with: “The grace of our Lord Jesus be with you.” Grace is the glue that holds us together while we wait for God’s final victory. It’s His power at work in our weakness, His favor that keeps us standing, and His love that reminds us the battle belongs to the Lord.

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Reflection Questions

1. How does seeing God as the God of peace change your understanding of spiritual warfare?

2. In what ways can you walk in Christ’s victory even before you see the full results?

3. What does “soon” mean for you in the struggles you’re facing today?

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Prayer

Father, thank You that You are the God of peace who will soon crush Satan under our feet. Remind us that we are already victorious in Christ. Give us endurance for today, hope for tomorrow, and grace to stand firm. Fill our hearts with Your peace and keep our eyes fixed on the promise of Your final triumph. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Remember Satan is seen as a snake. A snake has no arms and no feet, which means Satan has been disarmed and defeated

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