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

While going for a walk around our suburban neighborhood, I noticed what I thought was a bird statue in someone’s front yard. And then the statue moved! It was a hawk, a larger bird than I normally see in our neighborhood, and it flew off with its lunch in its claws. While it appeared to be so peaceful I thought it was a statue, it was actually a raptor ready to devour its prey.

Paul refers to God as the “God of peace” while saying that he “will soon crush Satan.” It seems contradictory, but it is consistent with the nature of God. He will ultimately bring peace, but He will first have to bring judgment on the wicked.

I want to be on the side of the God of peace when it is time for the judgment!

-Kevi

  

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