Day 303

Matthew 26:31-35; Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-38; John 13:31-15:17.  “Ground Up”

         Today’s passage in Luke 22 fascinates me.  Satan wanted to grind up Peter and the other disciples “like wheat.”  Satan wanted them destroyed.  Jesus comforts Peter by telling him that his faith would falter but he would not be destroyed.  In fact, his faith would later be recharged and he would “strengthen and build up his brothers.”  Peter thought he was ready right then to take on the world and its prince of darkness, but unfortunately, Jesus cautioned that he was not ready and would even deny Christ.  Jesus then informs the disciples that things would become more dangerous and difficult than it had been up to that point.  They wouldn’t go out with the Gospel as unhindered as they had been before.  Moreover, they would be considered “rebels” and “transgressors.”  They were to face danger and hatred just for following Jesus.  But one thing to remember is that the sifting God allowed the men to endure strengthened their faith and truly emboldened them in every difficult situation they faced in the future.  

General Questions for each day:
Summarize the day’s Bible passage in your own words.
What thoughts, actions, attitudes or beliefs are addressed in the passage?
How is the Holy Spirit leading you to apply this passage to your life today?