The Prayers of Jesus 耶稣的祷告

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I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. Luke 22:32

Today's Scripture Luke 22:28-34

Today's Insights Satan had to ask Christ for permission to test Peter and was permitted to sift him “as wheat” (Luke 22:31). This would entail forceful shaking, but Satan wasn’t allowed to destroy Peter. On the contrary, this sifting would remove the chaff from his life. This is reminiscent of Satan asking for God’s permission to test Job (Job 1:9-12; 2:3-6) and Job affirming that “when [God] has tested me, I will come forth as gold” (23:10).

Jesus’ sovereignty is evident in His prayers that Peter’s faith wouldn’t fail (Luke 22:32). His courage failed, however, as he denied knowing Christ three times (vv. 54-62). But though he momentarily faltered, his faith didn’t fail. Jesus’ prayer that Peter would turn back to strengthen his brothers (v. 32) was fulfilled when he repented (v. 62). He was later restored and commissioned by Christ to pastoral ministry (John 21:15-17). We can be encouraged when we remember that Christ also prays for us.

Today's Devotional Jesus, how are You praying for me? I’d never thought to ask that question until my friend Lou shared the experience of his heart-cry to Christ when he was faced with a situation that required more wisdom and strength than he was able to muster. Hearing him voice that noteworthy question in prayer has helped me add a fresh dimension to my understanding and practice of prayer.

In Luke 22, there was no mystery as to how Jesus was praying for Simon Peter: “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail” (vv. 31-32). When Peter was battered through trial, his faith flickered. But because of Christ’s grace, it didn’t fail.

The book of Acts tells us how Jesus’ prayers for Peter—His eager but weak disciple—were answered. God used him to preach the good news about Christ to Jews and gentiles alike. And Jesus’ prayer ministry hasn’t ended. Paul reminds us that “Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us” (Romans 8:34). When you find yourself in the throes of trial or temptation, remember that Jesus, who prayed for His disciples, remains in prayer for those who have believed their message about Him (see John 17:13-20).

Reflect & Pray

How does remembering that Jesus is praying for you affect how you pray? In view of His prayer ministry, how might you live and serve differently?

Dear Jesus, thank You for Your prayers on my behalf. Please help me to pray and live with this awareness. By Arthur Jackson

“西门，我已经为你祈求，叫你不至于失了信心。”（路加福音 22:32）

今日经文：路加福音 22章28-34 节

今日心得：撒旦必须先求基督的许可才能试探彼得，并被允许筛他“像筛麦子一样”（路加福音 22:31）。这需要用力摇晃，但撒旦却没有被允许毁灭彼得。相反，这种筛分会除去他生命中的糠秕。这让人想起撒旦请求上帝允许他试探约伯（约伯记 1:9-12；2:3-6），约伯也肯定地说：“[上帝]试炼我之后，我必如精金”（23:10）。耶稣的主权彰显在祂为彼得祷告，求祂不至于失了信心（路加福音 22:32）。然而，彼得却缺乏勇气，三次否认认识基督（54-62节）。虽然他一时动摇，但他的信心却没有失去。耶稣祈求彼得回头坚固他的弟兄（32节），当他悔改（62节）时，这祷告就应验了。后来，他被基督复兴，并被委任牧养事奉（约翰福音 21:15-17）。当我们想起基督也在为我们祷告时，就能得到鼓励。

今日灵修：耶稣，祢是如何为我祷告的？我从未想过要问这个问题，直到我的朋友洛与我分享了他内心向基督呼求的经历，当时，洛面对的处境所需要的智慧和力量远超他所具备的。听到他在祷告中提出这个值得关注的问题，帮助我在对祷告的理解和实践上拓展了新的维度。

在路加福音22章中，耶稣为西门彼得祷告的方式毫不神秘：“西门！西门！撒但想要筛你们像筛麦子一样。但西门，我已经为你祈求，叫你的信心不至于失了。”（31-32节）当彼得经历试炼的重压时，他的信心摇摇欲坠。但因着基督的恩典，他的信心没有失了。使徒行传讲述了耶稣为彼得，他那热切却软弱的门徒的祷告是如何蒙应允的。上帝使用他向犹太人和外邦人传扬基督的福音。耶稣的祷告事工并没有结束。保罗提醒我们：“但基督耶稣已经死了，而且从死里复活，现今在上帝的右边，也替我们祈求。”（罗马书8:34）当你发现自己正处于试炼或诱惑的痛苦中时，请记住，耶稣曾为祂的门徒祷告，祂也无时不在为那些相信祂信息的人祷告（约翰福音 17:13-20）。

反思与祷告想到耶稣正在为你祷告，会如何影响你的祷告方式？鉴于耶稣的祷告事工，你可以如何以不同的方式生活和服侍？

亲爱的耶稣，感谢祢为我祷告。请帮助我用这样警醒的心祷告和生活。