“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he
might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not
fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32
Jesus, in His last days on earth, uttered these
words to his dear friend and disciple, Peter.
He knew Satan’s desire to pull down all that exalted God. He knew that Peter would deny being
acquainted with Him. He knew the pain
and regret that would haunt one He loved so dearly. Yet He knew the authority that rested with
His Father in Heaven, and this knowledge brought with it confidence in all that
would transpire. Jesus did not
intervene; rather, He prayed and left the result with the Father.
This is one verse worthy of our attention. Our Lord and Savior, as He always did, led by
example. Although He had the power to
move heaven and earth, He chose to allow events to transpire as the Fathered
willed. Not only this, but he lifted up
Peter, His dear friend, in prayer so that he would not lose His way.
My friends, do you see yourself in these
verses? Do you have enough faith in the
Father's plan to allow Satan to sift those whom you love? Can you rest in the Father’s will?
Let us, each one of us, understand that our Heavenly
Father’s will is perfect and rest knowing that nothing happens that He does not
allow.