Luke 22 -- Failing At The Point Of Our Greatest Strength

So much happens in this chapter that it is tough to pick any one thing to think about.  The point that seemed important today was when Jesus warned Peter that Peter would deny him.  Jesus said, “I have prayed that you will not lose your faith!  Help your brothers be stronger when you come BACK to Me.” 

 

The Son of God had already prayed to the Father that Peter would not lose his faith during what was to come.  By what He said here, He already knew for certain Peter would deny him three times, because He’d added, “when you come back to Me.”  What a special Savior we have who prays for our return to Him even before we commit our sins!

 

My commentary said, “Peter’s courage failed, but not his faith.  He was restored to fellowship with Christ … Peter’s self-confident boasting is a warning to us that none of us REALLY KNOWS his own heart  and that we can fail in the point of our greatest strength.”

 

Father, help me to be most watchful in the area of whatever my greatest strength is so that I will be ever mindful that it will be the most likely spot of my temptation and failure.  Pray for me, too, Jesus, for Your prayers are most effective.

 

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford