Meditation
SATAN HAS ASKED FOR YOU
Text: Luke 22:31-34
A SOBERING DISCLOSURE
The Lord Jesus spoke to Peter and warned him that Satan has targeted him. This conversation was recorded in the Gospel of Luke.
31 And the Lord said, “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”
33 But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.”
34 Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.” Luke 22:31-34
- A word of warning to Peter
a) The Lord Jesus expressed great concern
i) This is seen in how He addressed Peter
ii) The Lord called him, “Simon, Simon”
b) Peter had two names
i) “Simon” was the name given at birth.
It represented his natural self.
ii) “Peter” was the name given by the Lord Jesus
It means “rock.” It suggested potential strength.
- What was the Lord’s concern?
a) That Satan had asked permission to put Peter to the test
b) That the Devil would sift him as wheat is sifted
3. However, Peter did not show concern at all
a) He felt strong and confident
b) He and his fellow-disciples had cast out demons before
c) He was unafraid and took no precautions
THE DOWNFALL OF MANY BELIEVERS
Many believers falter and fail because they do not take heed of the many dangers that can confront them. If we were to be sifted like wheat, would we be able to hold fast to our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ?
The new series of Pulpit Messages would look into the matter of how we can cultivate a strong and significant faith! May the Lord strengthen us!