How can we actively participate in God's victory over evil today? Standing on the Promise: Romans 16:20 “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.” • The crushing is God’s work, yet it happens “under your feet,” inviting believers to share actively in His decisive triumph. • “Soon” assures us the victory is not merely future—it breaks into our present lives every time we align with Him. Walk in Grace-Fueled Obedience • James 4:7—“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” • Daily, conscious submission keeps us on the right side of the battle line. • Obedience is never self-powered; it flows from “the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ” mentioned in the verse. Suit Up: The Full Armor of God • Belt of Truth—counter lies with Scripture memorization and honest speech. • Breastplate of Righteousness—choose holiness in private and public. • Shoes of the Gospel of Peace—be ready to speak hope wherever you go. • Shield of Faith—extinguish doubts and accusations by trusting God’s character. • Helmet of Salvation—guard thought-life with assurance of redemption. • Sword of the Spirit—use the Word actively in conversations and prayer. Overcome Evil with Good • Answer hostility with kindness, injustice with righteous action. • Serve sacrificially; every act of Christlike love is a boot-print on the serpent’s head. Advance the Gospel—Push Back Darkness • Matthew 28:18-20—the Great Commission positions believers on offense, not defense. • Sharing Christ rescues souls from Satan’s domain (Colossians 1:13). Stay Rooted in the Body of Christ • Hebrews 10:24-25—regular gathering stokes courage and counters isolation, one of the enemy’s favorite strategies. • Mutual accountability and encouragement keep spiritual armor polished. Pray Without Ceasing • 1 Thessalonians 5:17—prayer invites heaven’s power into earthly struggles. • Corporate prayer unites voices against a common foe, hastening the promised “crushing.” Live in Hopeful Anticipation • Revelation 12:10—salvation and power have already come; final expulsion is guaranteed. • Hope steels the will, fuels endurance, and proclaims to every principality that the outcome is settled. Actively participating means standing where God’s heel is coming down and letting Him use our obedient steps, truthful words, loving deeds, and persistent prayers as instruments of His unstoppable victory over evil. |
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