"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." -Luke 22:31-32 (NASB)
Throughout life, we have experiences that challenge and test us. God is there for us in each of these experiences, offering support and strengthening us when we choose to rely on Him and ask for His help. Once God has helped us persevere, then we are to build on our experiences by helping others.
In Luke (22:31-32), Simon was warned that he was going to be tempted and tested by Satan. Jesus knew this and prayed for Simon, that his faith would not fail. Jesus also gave Simon the task of using his experience to help strengthen the faith of others.
Even though the words weren't directed specifically to us, we should listen to and follow Jesus' directions to Simon. We will be tested and we should bring all things to God through prayer. We must hold strong to our faith, trusting in God's wisdom and power. After we have conquered whatever we are facing, we can then use our experiences to help others.
Whenever you find yourself in a situation, face it, pray through it, and use it to help others!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for being my strength in all things. Help me to use my experiences and successes through You to strengthen those around me. Help me to build others up in You for Your glory. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
In Luke (22:31-32), Simon was warned that he was going to be tempted and tested by Satan. Jesus knew this and prayed for Simon, that his faith would not fail. Jesus also gave Simon the task of using his experience to help strengthen the faith of others.
Even though the words weren't directed specifically to us, we should listen to and follow Jesus' directions to Simon. We will be tested and we should bring all things to God through prayer. We must hold strong to our faith, trusting in God's wisdom and power. After we have conquered whatever we are facing, we can then use our experiences to help others.
Whenever you find yourself in a situation, face it, pray through it, and use it to help others!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for being my strength in all things. Help me to use my experiences and successes through You to strengthen those around me. Help me to build others up in You for Your glory. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
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