Matthew 16: 21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
When the people back then tried to take Jesus by force to make Him a King, that voice came through Judas, and for the you and me who are supposed to be studying the Scriptures, with an air to obeying God’s will, satan’s voice will be heard from time to time, mostly suggesting good things that are not in harmony with God’s will. In the following example you will find Peter trying to protect Jesus which to him was something good and noble.
But lo and behold, the author of the thought was satan. Thus, even though you may hear a voice, suggesting something that might be in and of itself good, the sifting process must continue….. Matthew 16:22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee. 23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for you savor not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.
[The Desire of Ages pp 416] Satan was trying to discourage Jesus, and turn Him from His mission; and Peter, in his blind love, was giving voice to the temptation. The prince of evil was the author of the thought. His instigation was behind that impulsive appeal. He was seeking to fix Peter’s gaze upon the earthly glory, that he might not behold the cross to which Jesus desired to turn his eyes.
Matthew 16:24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!