Thursday, January 30 ~ Simon, Simon, look! Satan has demanded to have all of you to sift you as wheat. But I have made supplication for you that your faith may not give out; and you, once you have returned, strengthen your brothers.​—Luke 22:31, 32.

[GrumpysWife]

Thursday, January 30

Simon, Simon, look! Satan has demanded to have all of you to sift you as wheat. But I have made supplication for you that your faith may not give out; and you, once you have returned, strengthen your brothers.—Luke 22:31, 32.

 

On the night before his death, Jesus told the apostle Peter the above. Peter proved to be a pillar in the early Christian congregation. (Gal. 2:9) He encouraged his brothers by his courageous example at Pentecost and thereafter. Toward the end of his long ministry, he wrote to fellow Christians. Explaining why, he stated: “I have written you in few words in order to encourage you and to give an earnest witness that this is the true undeserved kindness of God. Stand firm in it.” (1 Pet. 5:12) Peter’s inspired letters have continued to be a source of encouragement to Christians throughout the ages and up to this day. How we need this encouragement as we await the fulfillment of Jehovah’s promises!—2 Pet. 3:13. w18.04 17 ¶12-13

[LeslieDean]

I know someone is able to tell me how to find this scripture that was used in a daily text before.  Sometime between 1997 and 2005. Anyone? 

[SUNRAY]

Hi Leslie!! 1/15/08 p. 32 has an article..don't know of a daily text..😉