Jan. 2

Charles Spurgeon · Faith's Checkbook

CONQUEST TO VICTORY

   "And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly." Rom.
   16:20

   This promise follows well upon that of yesterday. We are evidently to
   be conformed to our covenant Head, not only in His being bruised in His
   heel, but in His conquest of the evil one. Even under our feet is the
   old dragon to be bruised. The Roman believers were grieved with strife
   in the church; but their God was "the God of peace," and gave them rest
   of soul. The arch-enemy tripped up the feet of the unwary, and deceived
   the hearts of the simple; but he was to get the worst of it, and to be
   trodden down by those whom he had troubled. This victory would not come
   to the people of God through their own skill or power; but God Himself
   would bruise Satan. Though it would be under their feet, yet the
   bruising would be of the Lord alone.

   Let us bravely tread upon the tempter! Not only inferior spirits, but
   the Prince of darkness himself must go down before us. In unquestioning
   confidence in God, let us look for speedy victory. "SHORTLY." Happy
   word! Shortly we shall set our foot on the old serpent! What a joy to
   crush evil! What dishonor to Satan to have his head bruised by human
   feet! Let us by faith in Jesus tread the tempter down.