Tuesday, November 18, 2014

God of Peace

Romans 16:20 ESV The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. 

The Greek word that is translated "crush" here and "bruise" in the KJV means to crush completely or to shatter.  It is the same word that is translated "broken to shivers" in Revelation 2:27.

Generally we would not think of peace and destruction of our enemy going together.  Yet in order to truly have peace our enemy must be crushed. Satan, the enemy of our souls is constantly seeking to disturb our peace. Satan is constantly at war against mankind. Therefore he must be crushed in order for us to have peace.

Our God is a God of peace.  He brings peace to His people by crushing our enemy.  Jesus, who is the Prince of Peace, openly disarmed and defeated Satan and his forces.  The fullness of that victory has yet to be enforced in our lives, but it will be shortly.  Stand firm in the victory that is yours in Jesus Christ and let the peace of God guard your heart and mind.  Let God of peace be the warrior He is on your behalf.

Colossians 2:15 ESV He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.

Ephesians 6:13-18 ESV Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14 Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16 In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. 

Philippians 4:6-7 AMP Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God. 
7 And God’s peace [shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. 







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