RHAPSODY OF REALITIES

INTERCEDE FOR OTHERS

MONDAY, 20 APRIL, 2015
—Pastor Chris

I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for
all men (1 Timothy 2:1).

Interceding for others is something you do regularly, not when it’s convenient, but as a ministry. You
should be effective in changing other people’s lives through prayers. If there’s someone in the church
who’s not been very consistent and almost giving up the faith, perhaps due to intense trials and
persecution, intercede for that one. You’ll make an impact; you’ll restore that life.
The latter part of James 5:16 says, “...The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much” ;
this is in the context of praying for others; he lets us know how we can be effective in changing other
people’s lives. The Amplified Version says, “...The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous
man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].” When you notice some believers
around you, who’re not growing well in Christ, intercede for them. If you have relatives and friends who
aren’t born again, you should be interceding for them very strongly; don’t take it lightly! Remember, the
Bible says there’s joy in the presence of the angels of God in heaven over one sinner that repents (Luke
15:10).
Intercessory prayer isn’t something you’re casual about; it’s heartfelt; that means your emotions are
involved; you keep at it until there’s a testimony. It could take days, weeks, months, but don’t stop; keep
praying, because the value of the one you’re interceding for is the life of Jesus. Each one of us is as
valuable to God as Jesus is. So, when you take up a matter concerning another believer, and you’re
praying, you’re not wasting time; you’re causing a change in the realm of the Spirit.
Sometimes, there could be people, who are carnal among us and may act foolishly; don’t get angry at
them; intercede for them instead. Fight for their souls, because Satan is the one deceiving them; don’t
let him win. Keep interceding for them fervently and passionately, praying in other tongues, until the Holy
Spirit takes over the intercession with deep sighs—groanings that are too deep for words! “Likewise the
Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit
Himself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered” (Romans 8:26).

PRAYER:
Precious Father, I pray for increased revelation, and understanding of your Word amongst your children
all around the world! I declare that the Church abounds more and more in knowledge, and growing
stronger by the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ. Thank you for the work of the Holy Ghost in the
churches, all around the world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

FURTHER STUDY:
*James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The
effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
*Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with
all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
*Acts 12:5-7 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto
God for him. 6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping
between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison. 7 And,
behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the
side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 18:15-43 1 Samuel 11-13
2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Mark 4:1-12 Leviticus 20

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