“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”
And he said to them, “When I sent you out with no moneybag or knapsack or sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.” He said to them, “But now let the one who has a moneybag take it, and likewise a knapsack. And let the one who has no sword sell his cloak and buy one. For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: ‘And he was numbered with the transgressors.’ For what is written about me has its fulfillment.” And they said, “Look, Lord, here are two swords.” And he said to them, “It is enough.” (Luke 22:31-38 ESV)
Though none of us plan to fail the Lord, we all do, like Peter. But He always remains faithful for us, interceding on our behalf, and providing what we need to be victorious. While letting Peter know he will not be able to sustain faithfulness in his own strength, He also reminds him, and us, that He has been faithful to provide in the past. Even if things get tough, as they most certainly will, He is more than enough for all we need.
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