in depth look at poem: This poem I wrote at a teen retreat that I went to while in Germany. I heard a sermon and it inspired me to write this poem. It is about my intent of living. What I intend to do to the devil and his legions. This poem is also one of the first rhyming poems that I wrote. It was featured on this page from 2/17/97 to 3/11/97.


Satan's defeat

I run on towards the prize
with the shoes of Jesus on my feet
and on to crush the devil's head
for Jesus' victory and Satan's defeat

I fight on in the Lord's army with
the bible in my hand and in my mind
to pierce the demons in their hearts
and to kill everyone of their kind

I swing my sword to destroy
the demons and their master
with the righteous call of God
that helps me bring Satan disaster

I make the demons humiliated of their weapons
with my God given faith and shield
Satan may make many fall and bow
but to those disastrous lies, I won't yield

I continue to live for my Lord and Savior
with the armor of Christ on my back
crushing and beating Satan every day
in the place where he has his greatest lack

I say no to Satan's tricks to lead me
back deep into the sin of my past
because in God's forever and enduring love
I do and forever will stand fast.

-Jonathan Johnston


© Copyright 1993 Jonathan E. Johnston


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