April 1
I urge you first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them, intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them. -1 Timothy 2:1(NLT)
INTERCEDE ON OTHERS’ BEHALF
A poem and essay by ILMA
Is there someone you need to bring closer to Christ?
Are you willing to pray for someone who has lost insight?
Ask God to help them and intercede on their behalf
It will bring honor to the Lord and he will be glad.
Remember to pray in the spirit continually
He hears the request of the godly constantly
Remember to ask everything in Jesus’ name
It brings miracles and removes people’s shame.
I heard a teaching on intercession from Gateway church by Pastor Robert Morris. It was the best explanation I have heard so far regarding what intercession means. He said that we need to remember the word “intersection” when we do intercessions. When we intercede for someone, we are actually the intersection so that they will be led to God from the place they are.
The bible urges us to pray for all people and to intercede on their behalf. We are also asked to give thanks for them. When we intercede for others, we are literally the mediator to bring them to God. This is why Jesus Christ was the only way to the father and he wants us to do the same for others through his righteousness.
PRAYER
Lord, make me remember all those who need prayers.
REFLECTION
What can intercessory prayers bring about?
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