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BUT I HAVE PRAYED FOR YOU

Text: Luke 22:31-34
11 September 2022

THE PROBLEM OF SPIRITUAL ATTACK

The Lord Jesus was aware that Satan was going to assail Simon Peter. But He was unperturbed. 

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.”     Luke 22:31-32

WHY WAS THE LORD JESUS UNPERTURBED

Many reasons may be given as to why the Lord Jesus was unperturbed. Let’s focus on what He said to Peter.

  1. The Place of Prayer

a) The Lord Jesus had prayed for Peter

b) That alone in itself was of great significance

  1. What can Prayer do?

a) It can protect a person

b) It is like a shield giving significant protection

c) It can blunt the impact of a powerful spiritual attack

  1. The Protector is the Lord Jesus Himself

a) The Lord Jesus was far greater than Satan

b) He was thus not afraid of any threat that the Devil may hurl

c) The Lord will personally keep Peter

FAITH NEED NOT FAIL

The Lord Jesus had taught the Disciples many deep lessons. Each lesson had the potential to build faith up. 

  1. Faith may be tested
  1. Faith may even take a battering
  1. But Faith need not fail
  1. Faith can emerge stronger even if a person buckles under the strain

SEEK TO BUILD A STRONGER FAITH

The Faith that God has given us has great potential. We must recognize this truth. Let us be challenged to cultivate our faith in the Lord Jesus every way we can!