The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Rom. 16:20 (NIV)
Dear Lord Jesus, this promise of evil’s eradication holds so much hope and timely encouragement. Our hearts grieve the many expressions of darkness and wickedness, in our communities, culture, and world. But, according to your Word, we will live to see the day of your triumph over evil played out under our very feet.
Though at times it feels like we’re being walked on by a gloating devil, it is he who is actually getting ready to know our dancing feet on his head. Jesus, our weary yet joyful cry is, “Make soon, real soon!”
Jesus, we praise you for coming into the world “to destroy him who holds the power of death (that is, the devil) and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death” (Heb. 2:14-15). Indeed, you came “to destroy the devil and all his works” (1 Jn. 3:8). Hallelujah, many times over!
Your “bruised heel” on the cross, secured the “crushed head” of the dastardly serpent (Gen. 3:15). Our foe is defeated and waiting to be utterly destroyed. His present flurry of fury is actually a sign he knows his time is short (Rev. 12:12). Lord, our earnest cry is, “Make short, real short!”
Until that Day, grant us your peace that passes all understanding, when the battle rages most fiercely and the schemes of Satan seem to be winning the day. And we boldly ask not just for surviving grace but for thriving grace, until the Day you return to finish making all things new. So very Amen we pray, in your tender and triumphant name.