Luke 22:31-32 NIV
"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers."
To be sifted as wheat is to be tempted, to see what faith remains as wheat and what is blown off like chaff. Satan has asked permission to try Peter and the disciples here to see if their faith would fail them; just as he did with Job.
But Jesus, showing great love by calling Peter twice, prayed that his faith would not fail during the trial. And while Peter did deny Jesus three times, he did repent and used this to strengthen those around him, becoming a leader of the early church.
Lord that I may stand strong in the face of my temptations. That I may come out stronger in every trial. But I need your help Lord, I cannot do it alone. Be with me Lord, pray for me as you did for Peter, strengthen me so that I may turn back and use the victory to strengthen my family and my friends. All glory be yours Lord.
"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers."
To be sifted as wheat is to be tempted, to see what faith remains as wheat and what is blown off like chaff. Satan has asked permission to try Peter and the disciples here to see if their faith would fail them; just as he did with Job.
But Jesus, showing great love by calling Peter twice, prayed that his faith would not fail during the trial. And while Peter did deny Jesus three times, he did repent and used this to strengthen those around him, becoming a leader of the early church.
Lord that I may stand strong in the face of my temptations. That I may come out stronger in every trial. But I need your help Lord, I cannot do it alone. Be with me Lord, pray for me as you did for Peter, strengthen me so that I may turn back and use the victory to strengthen my family and my friends. All glory be yours Lord.
