WHEN JESUS PRAYED FAITH WOULD NOT FAIL

"Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them." KJV (Heb 7:25)

Following Christ's resurrection from the dead, He entered into His most extensive ministry. Although His death reconciled the world to God (Rom 5:10), destroyed the devil (Heb 2:14), blotted out the handwriting or ordinances against us (Col 2:14), and plundered the powers of darkness (Col 2:15), something more was required for us to safely land on that heavenly shore. We needed an Intercessor in heaven while we run the race upon earth! Here is a marvelous and indispensable ministry that must be declared.
The effectuality of Christ's intercession can be seen in the occasion of Peter's denial.  Jesus knew Peter was going to deny Him, although Peter thought it impossible.  After all the Lord had done for Peter, a denial was inexcusable, and unspeakably serious. Peter did not think himself capable of doing such a thing. That dreadful evening, around the fire. Satan pushed Satan as far as he could, sifting him. Yet, the love of Christ rose to the occasion, providing an example of His powerful intercession. 
"And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren"  (Luke 22:31-32).
How do you account for Peter's remarkable recovery?  It was because of Christ's prayer for him--that his faith would not fail.  Jesus knew the circumstances that awaited Peter, and He knew Satan's objective in them.  He also knew the weakness of Peter, and what he would do.  Notice, Jesus did not pray that Peter would be delivered from the circumstances.  He did not even pray that Peter would not deny Him.  Rather, He prayed that his faith would not fail--and it did not!  That night Peter became a bruised reed, but Christ did not break him.  He became smoking flax, but Jesus did not quench him!  He prayed that his faith would not fail; that he would be able to recover from a serious setback!
Christ's current ministry involves similar things for you.  He knows the circumstances that are ahead for you.  He also knows the Tempter's designs to bring you down.  But He is praying for you also, that your faith will not fail.  Rest assured, without that current ministry, your faith would fail! Thank God, Jesus is still interceding for us!