Luke 22:31-32 (ESV)
31 “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”
Jesus words to Peter reminded me that right now He sits at the right hand of God, the Father, interceding for me and you.
Romans 8:31-35 (ESV)
31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son but gave him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things? 33 Who shall bring any charge against God's elect? It is God who justifies. 34 Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
What encouragement these verses offer! If God is for us who can be against us? Nothing will ever separate us from His love and because of He loves us, He sits in His place at the right hand of God interceding(appealing, petitioning) for us . Friend, whatever is heavy on our hearts and minds today, we need to realize that Jesus has already taken it to the Father on our behalf. No struggle we face will ever separate us from His love. The same Jesus who gave Himself up to be crucified for our redemption is ever making intercession for us. What situation do you need to entrust to Him today knowing that He is talking to the Father on your behalf? Will you allow this truth to comfort you and ease your mind? When we feel as though we are being sifted like wheat, we can rest knowing that like Jesus prayed for Peter, He also prays for you and me.
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