Sift You

Today’s reading: Luke 22:14-34

“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat.” Luke‬ ‭22:31 NLT‬‬

Here we see a little throw back to Jesus’ teaching from yesterday about being ready.

Apparently Satan (literally: accuser) is wanting this whole Kingdom of God movement to stop with Jesus’ death, and he knows that “sifting” the disciples is key when Jesus is presumably taken out of the picture.

We are told in Revelation 12:10 that Satan continues to accuse us, day and night. He does not want us to flourish in our dependence upon Jesus. Satan wants us to stay in our shame and weakness.

Peter (in Luke 22:33) declares he is ready, but Jesus directly tells him he is not, in fact, ready. He will deny association with Jesus three times.

Yet Jesus prays for Peter’s faith, so he can repent personally and lead others into the same.

The following quote gives exclamation:

“He who has been through deep waters has the experience that enables him to be of help to others (see 2 Corinthians 1:6).” - Leon Morris