1 Samuel 12:23 “Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you; but I will teach you the good and the right way.”
I
read this week that “intercessory prayer” is not easy, especially if our
prayers are not appreciated by those we pray for. Nevertheless, it is a type of
prayer ministry that especially pleases the Lord, and that is more important than
human gratitude.
1 Timothy 2:1-2 “Therefore I exhort first of all
that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be
made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we
may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”
Paul would even urge prayer
for the emperor, Nero, who had imprisoned him and would eventually have him put
to death.
Even
Jesus had said that we should “pray for
them which despitefully use you, and persecute you” in Matthew 5:44. The Lord
Jesus is the greatest intercessor of all. Think about that: Jesus interceded (Romans 4:25) and
continues to intercede for us today (Romans 8:34). For when we sin (and all sin is sin
against the Lord), He is our “advocate
with the Father” (1 John 2:1), and
in fact, “He is also able to save to the
uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make
intercession for them.” - Hebrews 7:25.
Therefore, should we not also be prayer intercessors? Life is tough, but pray anyway. Intercede for others in prayer.
Therefore, should we not also be prayer intercessors? Life is tough, but pray anyway. Intercede for others in prayer.
In
Christ, Brian
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