In Luke 22, I can almost sense the anticipation of the disciples. They probably did not understand all that was going on, but they knew something was in the air. Jesus is giving his last words before they would forsake Him. The disciples are trying to find out who would betray Him, and with the anticipation of the “coming kingdom” (or so they thought) there is bickering over who would be the greatest. Not a very pleasant picture of discipleship in these last moments. Jesus turns to Peter and tells him that Satan desires to sift him as wheat-to use him for evil ends. Possibly one of the most comforting passages in the Bible that demonstrates our Lord’s care and compassion is the next phrase. Jesus says this to Peter, “But I have prayed for you that your faith will not fail: and when you are converted, strengthen, your brethren.” What an awesome Truth in God’s Word that the Lord Jesus Christ, the God of glory and of righteousness, personally, specifically, and compassionately prayed for Peter. Of course the passage goes on with Peter arguing this point only to be told that he would deny Christ three times before the rooster crows. Where would Peter have been, if Jesus had not prayed for him? Where would I be if the Lord of Heaven and earth were not in heaven today, praying for me-interceding on my behalf as the Great Mediator between God and man? Peter would sin; he would blaspheme, but he would also turn from that sin and boldly warn the followers of Christ in I Peter 5:8-10 “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil as a roaring lion walks about seeking whom he may devour. . . but the God of all grace,, who has called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus after that ye have suffered a while, make you complete (perfect), establish, strengthen, settle you.” Peter knew firsthand the sifting of Satan, as well as the all-encompassing grace of God in restoring him. And the prayer of Jesus is answered in the warning of Peter.
I can continue in the faith today, because I know that my mediator has prayed for me. I know that he is ever before the throne of grace pleading his righteousness on my behalf; praying for my protection from the evil one, praying for me!
HAPPY B-DAY MATSO! YOU ARE GETTING A LITTLE LONG IN THE TOOTH MY FRIEND.
Yah, i know, but yours is coming up here soon! what does that make you now, 38, 39? Happy B-day to you do in about 10 days. Drop me an email or something so i can know what is going on in you life.
25 YEARS OLD IS ALL! STILL A YOUNG BUCK IN ANY CULTURE! HOWS UTAH TREATING U. NOT TOO MUCH GOING ON IN WYOMING! HOW ARE THE TODDLERS DOING. LOOK ALOT LIKE YOU BUT MAYBE THEY STILL HAVE A CHANCE. ANYWAY TAKE CARE AND STAY WARM
If you are 25, then I am fresh out of school without a care in the world. Toddlers are doing great (one is a toddler, the other is still a little guy). Not only do they look like me, but my dad says, Carter is my times 3. Running around, causing problems, always trying to hang out with the “older” boys, getting into trouble–you know the things you made me do. Utah is utah, but when are you going to leave the frozen wasteland of Wyoming and come to Zion, after all, Brigham said this is the place.
WELL, FRESH OUT OF SCHOOL i HOPE YOU LEARNED SOMETHING FROM ME. DON’T LET THAT FELLOW HANG OUT WITH OLDER BOYS. SOME MIGHT SAY YOU TURNED OUT. THOSE THAT DON’T KNOW YOU ANYWAY. ZION IS A PLACE I’M SURE BUT I DON’T THINK ITS IN UTAH. BRIGHAM OR NO . WHEN ARE YOU COMING BACK UP TO GOD’S COUNTY ANYWAY. WELL BACK TO THE DAILY GRIND.