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8.15.2004  

Sifting

I was reading from Luke 22 today. In verses 31 and 32 Jesus tells Peter, "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." Jesus is referring to Peter's denial of Him, and the events following. As I looked at those verses, I realized that Jesus never tells tells Peter that He is protecting him from Satan's "sifting." In fact, Christ's words indicate not only that Satan's sifting will indeed take place, but also that Jesus knows the nature of the sifting, and has granted it for Peter's good, and even beyond that, for the good of the brethren. Wow. How good of God! To think that even our failures have their purpose in God's plan is precious indeed!



I've often felt like Peter. People talk about their favorite biblical characters often; I've always loved Peter. Why? Because it is overwhelmingly evident in this simple fisherman's life that it is Christ who is shining, not Peter. Peter's foolish, often speaking before he thinks. He's zealous, though, and much as we do, he means well. Still, Jesus takes him and molds him, sometimes at great cost to Peter's pride, yet always at far greater yields than Peter deserves. *Sigh*...yes, how good of God!





posted by Bolo | 11:42 PM
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