Satan Has Asked to Sift You

"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat." Luke 22:31

I'm not sure why but this keeps running through my head lately. In the next verse Jesus says that he has prayed for Simon that his faith not fail, and tells Simon he should strengthen his brethren when he has returned. It seems we all need to be sifted. Some of us more than others. I'm thinking maybe more than once even. That is scary but if it works...

I found some good commentaries and sermons online regarding this. Check them out if you are interested.    

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