God Quote-Jesus Intercedes

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of God’s Word, this is what the Lord says in Luke 22:31 and 32.

Jesus said, “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.”

If you are ever tempted to think that God is waiting to zap you the moment that you fail Him, remember this interaction between Jesus and Simon Peter. Jesus knew that Simon would deny knowing the Lord three times the next day. Yet, Jesus did not give up on Simon. He prayed for Simon’s faith to prevail over the forces of darkness.

Hebrews 7:25 says about Jesus, “He is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.”

Just as Jesus moved in Simon’s life to become courageous, He can take our personal weaknesses and turn them into strengths for the Gospel.

Luke 22:31 and 32-That’s today’s God Quote for us to embrace for life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com