0468. 460. Intercession

460. Intercession

“Intercessions” 1Ti_2:1

The highest form of prayer is intercession for others, and the most effective ministry is that which we exercise for others’ benefit. The following are a few cases of noble intercessors who prayed for blessing upon others.

1. Moses, the self-abnegator, who was willing to be blotted out from the Lord’s book so long as Israel was spared—Exo_32:1-14.

2. Samuel, the faithful prophet, pleaded for Israel and Saul when they were in sore straits because of their sin—1Sa_7:8-9; 1Sa_15:24-31.

3. Daniel, the humble statesman, pleaded for the nation of Judah when in captivity by identifying himself with the sin of the nation—Dan_9:3-20.

4. Epaphras, the loving pleader, interceded for the saints at Colosse that they might stand perfect and complete in all the will of God—Col_4:12.

5. Paul, the intense suppliant, pleaded for the Church at Ephesus, that they might have God’s unparalleled riches—Eph_1:16-20; Eph_3:16-21.

6. John, the loving disciple, who prayed for his friend Gaius, that he might have soul prosperity—3Jn_1:2, margin.

7. Christ, the gracious Lord, who prayed for Peter that his faith might not fail—Luk_22:32.

The wonderful intercessory prayer as recorded in John 17 is a sample of how the Lord is interceding for His people now.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH