But I have prayed for you, that your faith fail not. --Luke 22:32
I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you. --John 16:26
He ever lives to make intercession.--Hebrews 7:25
In the journey of faith, understanding Jesus Christ's role as our intercessor brings profound comfort and strength. Instead of tirelessly striving to live uprightly, believers can find peace by resting in Christ and relying on His intercession to navigate life's challenges.
Today we’ll look into the depth of Christ's intercessory role, highlighting how His prayerful action empowers us to live victoriously through faith.
Christ's Resting Place for Believers
Resting in Christ brings renewed resilience and radiant hope.
The Power of Christ's Prayer
Faith-Fueled Prayer
Faith gently guides our prayers, weaving them seamlessly into the divine tapestry of Christ's purpose.
Embracing Christ as our intercessor shifts our focus from human effort to divine reliance. It transforms prayer from a mere ritual into a powerful exchange where faith meets divine grace. By resting in Jesus and engaging in consistent prayer, we obtain the limitless strength and victory that His unwavering intercession provides.
May this understanding deepen our faith, fuel our prayers, and empower our walk with Christ, today and every day.
NOTE: Many of the most insightful and enduring lessons we learn concerning prayer come from Andrew Murray. This article is based on an earlier post—Christ The Intercessor, which is an excerpt from his work With Christ in the School of Prayer, the Twenty Sixth Lesson: I have prayed for you. It was lightly edited and available here for further reading:
