youtu.be/vkpR7tKuO_c #santoshpoonen Luke22:31-32 Faith allows for failure. Jesus is praying for you!
Summary
The central message is that true faith is robust enough to withstand failure, drawing from Jesus' prayer for Simon. God's power is so great that He allows trials, even the possibility of falling, because He knows that the core of the believer's faith will not break. Therefore, faith is seen as something that can endure failure and is essential for building God's purposes.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
The danger of a weak view of GodIf you do not believe God is powerful and merciful, you will live in fear that any trial might cause you to fall permanently.
God's confidence in the shakingBecause God is all-powerful, He can allow us to be sifted and shaken because He knows He can turn the outcome into good.
Jesus' prayer for PeterIn Luke 22, Jesus prays that Simon's faith will not fail, implying that while falling is possible, the underlying faith can survive it.
How faith allows for failureFaith is so vital because it provides a foundation where even our failures can be used by God for His purposes.
