Thursday, May 19, 2016

Pray Anyway



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.


In Christ, Brian

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