True Intercession
Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1:4-11), Solomon (1 Kings 8:28-50), Elijah (1 Kings 18:36-39), Daniel (Daniel 9:3-10) all prayed. Their nation needed God, and they did not exempt themselves even though they were ok. They were comfortable in their own right, and they could choose to turn a blind eye to the plight of the people. They decided to identify. Even with the people's rebellion and sin, they confessed and begged for mercy. And they got their desires met.
True intercession is never about us. It is first about the Lord's will and purpose here on earth and then about the people. If your prayer is only about your little self in your little corner, then it cannot be said that you are in intercession. If you are not passionate enough to carry others like they are you, you do not know a thing about standing in the gap.
If you are still taking sides, you are in kindergarten. If you are always shifting blames, you need to consult Daniel or talk to Nehemiah. If you think you are the only one, God told Elijah he had other armies who could do the same thing. If the sins of your surroundings do not move you, you need to study the person of Christ. If all you say to God in prayer is 'bless me o Lord', we need to send you back to Sunday school. Life is only fulfilling when we live for others. Jesus came to give us His life; we need to do the same.
Beloved, consider this the next time you say a prayer; life is beyond you. It is about every other person. Did God not tell us it is in seeking the peace of Jerusalem that we will have our peace? Many things we pray about today, are stuff that Gentiles run after if you are genuinely born of God, let the order of God take over. The Word is powerful, and it can do all things. Leave the running to and fro Satan and his family and face God, the Father of lights, owner of the whole world, maker of all things, all-powerful and all-knowing. He is well able to do that which concerns us.
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YOU WILL MARRY WELL
GODS LADY IN WAITING
WALK WITH ME IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS
STRENGTH FOR THE JOURNEY
HEART MATTERS, LIFE MATTERS
NAVIGATING THE NIGHT SEASONS
