You're Not Alone!

Today's Reading:
Luke 22

Have you ever felt all alone in ministry or perhaps even in this life? I certainly have! Well guess what, you're not alone! In today's reading we are reminded of one of Christ's priestly functions: Intercessor. Jesus exhorts Peter by declaring, "Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail" (vss.31-32). Jesus knew that Peter was about to deny him (vs. 34) and Jesus knew all that Peter would endure in his life on this earth. How did Jesus react to that knowledge? He interceded for Peter. Just as Jesus knew what Peter was about to endure, He knows what you are going through right now. You see, you're not alone! Better yet, Christ prays for you too. He prays when you're tempted and he prays when you are alone in ministry and in life, for Christ lives to intercede (Heb. 7:25). The One who was faithful unto death, remains faithful 24/7/365 for all eternity and He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5).

PrayerPoint:
Please pray for the worship team.

ActionPoint:
In verse 40 Jesus warns his disciples to pray so that they will not fall into temptation. Take note that they had gone up to a familiar place, the Mount of Olives, where they would frequently pray. Where is your place of prayer, the place where you seek the Lord and prepare yourself for your hour of temptation? If you don't have such a place, why not establish a place like that in your home today?