Scripture: Luke 22: 31-32
31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”
Scripture Commentary:
Peter, a disciple, was always quick to speak out or take action because of his quick temper. Peter told Jesus he would never leave him and would follow Jesus to prison and even to the grave. Jesus prayed for Peter. Jesus told him that although Peter loved him, he would deny Jesus three times before the night was over.
Satan seeks to crush our spirit and sometimes use our words and actions to hurt us or those around us. Satan believes we are useless to God’s plan and wants to sift us like wheat, separating the good from the useless parts.
Jesus prays that our faith continues to grow stronger when we make mistakes. God has already forgiven you. Can you forgive yourself?
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