The God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. Romans 16:20
In Romans 16, the Apostle Paul concludes his letter with greetings and commendations to fellow believers. Amidst his farewell, he imparts a powerful message of hope and victory. Romans 16:20 exudes the assurance that the God of peace will crush Satan under our feet, with the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ accompanying us.
Abolition of the Slave Trade
Reflecting on the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, we witness the triumphant power of God’s peace and Christ’s grace. Just as the abolitionists fought against slavery’s oppression, William Wilberforce’s impactful words resonate with the biblical truth of Romans 16:20: “You may choose to look the other way, but you can never say again that you did not know.”
Triumph over Adversity
Joseph, sold into slavery by his own brothers, found hope and deliverance through God’s peace and grace. He declared in Genesis 50:20, “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.“
Moses, chosen to lead the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt, experienced God’s peace and grace in the face of opposition. Hebrews 11:27 affirms his steadfast faith, “By faith, he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible.“
Testimony of Triumph
Throughout history, Christian martyrs faced persecution with unwavering faith, echoing the message of Romans 16:20. The early church father, Tertullian, proclaimed, “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” Even in the face of death, their conviction in God’s peace and Christ’s grace revealed the ultimate triumph over evil.
