Luke 22:31-32 – “And Jesus said to Simon, Simon, behold, Satan wants to sift all of you like wheat; But I have made supplication for you that your faith may not weaken; and even  you in time will repent and strengthen your brethren.”

As Jesus prepared to go to the Cross, He reminded the disciples of His intent to give them a kingdom, His Father’s kingdom.  He told them what was about to happen.   Then, almost as an aside, He said to Peter something we need to remember.

The devil wants to sift us as wheat, but God wants to make us unsiftable.

There are three dimensions I want to mention for your consideration:

• The War – Satan’s desire to destroy us.
• The Provision – Jesus has prayed for us.
• The Protection – the Indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

What is Jesus praying for us?  It is not that we will not be attacked by the devil and the powers of darkness.  It is not that we will face no difficulties, disappointments, or defeats.   He is praying that our faith (confidence in God) will not weaken.

We need to embrace what He told Peter. In time, we will return and strengthen others through repentance and recommitment. We will have the ministry of reconciliation and pull down strongholds. God’s promise to save us and our house was not idle talk.  That promise is guaranteed if we believe it.

Proverbs’ declaration that we should train our children in the way of God and that they will return is not a fantasy if we believe.

• We have the Word, the Name, and the Holy Spirit.  
• We have the Authority.  
• We have ALL Spiritual Blessings given to us.
• We are Heirs of God and Joint Heirs with Jesus. 
• We are IN Him, and He is IN us.

What do we do?  Pray and believe that He is telling the truth.  HE IS!  Do not fear the War because you have the Provision and Protection. This is your victory, even your faith.   See it, believe it, pray for it, and proclaim it.  Seize the day and the promise.   IT IS YOURS!

May God bless you as you enjoy this wonderful day in Jesus!