"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."
At first glance, this might remind us of the story of Job. Job, however did not have the advantages of Simon Peter in his test. Simon was warned, he had the assurance that Jesus was praying for his victory, and the promise that he would turn again and be able to strengthen his brothers. We can be sure that we will be sifted by the devil, but we can also be sure that Jesus is greater than the devil, and Jesus is praying for our victory. Peter was sifted that night and denied Jesus three times, but soon he led the conversion of 3,000 at Pentecost. When we have overcome, may we praise the Lord, and commit to show others the way to victory in Jesus too.
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