"But I have Prayed for Thee"

Adventist writer H.M.S. Richards, in the devotional Promises of GOD, made a good point. An obvious point, but good nonetheless, and worth visiting often. Jeremiah 29:11 states: "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." GOD, Richards brought out, is always seeking our good. This is true even when the going gets rough. This promise itself, I find, could stand to comfort one all on its own; yet it is made twice as precious when coupled with Luke 22:32: "But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not:". Of course, the words were spoken to Simon Peter, but they are just as applicable to us today. Paul affirms as much in Romans 8:34: "[It is] Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us." Wonderful! His thoughts are continually good towards us, and He personally prays for every one! An obvious, much gone over theme, to be sure, but who could not be happy when considering such things? Whose courage could not be renewed? I don't know, but mine is, and I hope yours is too!

Blessings,

Adelaide