When we fall

Simon, Simon, look out. Satan has asked to sift you like wheat. But I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail.

And you, when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers. (Luke 22:31-32)

Peter ended up failing pretty miserably by the end of this chapter, denying that he knew Jesus right in front of His eyes.

But then again, all of us fall flat on our faces sooner or later. All of us fail Jesus. How do we come back from that?

The best thing we can do is remember Jesus’ words. Remember that he’s praying for you.

He hasn’t given up on you. He’s interceding for you even now. So return to him.

And if you see others who have stumbled along the way, strengthen them. Tell them, “I understand. I’ve failed too. But he’s forgiven me. And he’ll forgive you too. Let’s go back to Jesus together.”

One of Satan’s greatest lies is, “You’re the only one. You’re the only one who has failed like this.”

But the truth is, all of us, even the best of Christians fall.

And the truth is, Jesus hasn’t given up on us. He’s praying for us and he’s just waiting for us to come back.

Let us always remind and strengthen each other with those truths.