“And the Lord said, “Simon,
Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat.
But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you
have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”” ~ Luke 22:31-32 (NKJV).
Knowing that Jesus is praying for
us and interceding on our behalf to the LORD God Almighty blows me over, but
yet it encourages and comforts me, and makes me strong.
This scripture refers to the fact
that there is a spiritual battle going on for us. Evil is out to destroy us,
but Jesus is the Savior of the world and He intercedes for us. “And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with
the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.” ~ 1 John 2:1
Jesus knew Peter was going to fail
and was going to deny Him, just like he knows we are sinners and fall short of
the glory of God. Romans 8:34 tells us, “He is at the right hand of God
and makes intercession for us.”
Surrounded by evil in this dark
world, we must stand firm and draw on the strength of the LORD. When we have
fallen, be encouraged to know that God is waiting to restore anyone who
repents.
Jesus will strengthen us with His
prayers and like God's word says we are to “strengthen your brethren”. When
we deny Jesus in any way, return to Him immediately, ask for forgiveness, be
restored, and reach out to strengthen your brothers and sisters.
Our mighty Savior has the power to
defeat all things known and unknown. He can rescue you from outer darkness.
Come to know Him and walk daily in His presence.
“Therefore He is also
able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He
always lives to make intercession for them”. Hebrews 7:25 (NKJV).
Go JESUS!
Rick Hawbaker
Praying 4 U Ministries
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