“And yet Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This shall never happen to You!” But He turned and said to Peter, “Get behind Me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to Me; for you are not setting your mind on God’s purposes, but men’s” (Matthew 16:22-23).
How many times do we rebuke the Lord in a particular situation? We think it ought to go one way, but it does not. We get angry at the Lord and ask, “Where were You?” But all things will work together according to the Father’s will. We may not understand, but He who sees all things knows the plans He has. Faith and trust will carry us through those places where we do not understand.
God, I know that You are good all the time. You have called us to follow Jesus as He leads us through the storms of this life. You have come to conquer sin, death, and the devil. In my unbelief, help me to always move forward on the narrow path which leads to salvation. Keep me from standing still in places that confuse me and help me press on through every storm that will come my way.
Guide me, Lord Jesus, in the narrow way of life. You gave up Your earthly life so that I might live a new one. Help me to set my mind on Your purpose and not only on mine. Lead me through those times when I am selfish to look to You in truth and know that all things are in Your hands. Guide me now and always to have hope in You above, through and in all things. You are the author of my faith. Help me to live with the knowledge that You are always leading. Amen.
