The Ministry of Praying for Others

“He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.” [1]

Thankfully, when our Lord Jesus ascended on high, He did not forget about us. The same ministry that He did on earth, He continues to do in heaven, namely, the ministry of praying for others.

Below are two examples of Jesus’ prayer ministry that He exercised while on earth:

“Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.” [2]

“When He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.” [3]

Prayer works because when we pray God works, and God is much greater than we are, and much greater than all the nations put together.

Isaiah had the right perspective of God and humanity when he wrote by inspiration of the Holy Spirit... “Behold, the nations are as a drop in a bucket, And are counted as the small dust on the scales; Look, He lifts up the isles as a very little thing.” [4]

Knowing that the Lord hears and answers my prayer has empowered me to behave with gentleness towards people while behind the scenes be praying and trusting God for the changes that need to happen in their life and in mine.

“Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”

Please feel free to message me with your prayer request.

[1] Hebrews 7:25
[2] Mark 1:35
[3] Matthew 14:23
[4] Isaiah 40:15
[5] Philippians 4:5-7