June 10th, 2018

Jesus, Out Intercessor

“Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them.” Heb. 7:25

Right now, Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father and is interceding for us!  He is interceding for the lost!  We read in Hebrews 8:1: “Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such a High Priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens…”  He is our Mediator, the “one man in heaven” who is our representative to God! 

We might say our prayers are spoken in the following way:

Ø  We pray to God;

Ø  We pray in the Name of Jesus; and,

Ø  We pray through the Holy Spirit working in us.

Jesus interceded eloquently and powerfully in John, Chapter 17.  He prayed for Himself, then for His disciples, and next for all believers, who compose the church.  In essence, Jesus prayed for the following:

Ø  That God would be glorified;

Ø  That the disciples would be sanctified;

Ø  That the church would be unified. 

We can pray accordingly:

“Father, be glorified this day.  May Your Name be hallowed, as You are holy, just and true.  We pray O God that You would sanctify us by Your truth, for Your word is truth.  May Your truth set us apart this day.  Father, we pray for all those who believe in Your Son, Jesus Christ, that we all may be one.  Thank You God, for sending Your Son, Jesus, to declare Your Name.  Thank You for the love with which You love Your Son is in us.  We exalt You, Everlasting Father, in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  Amen.