Pray Always! – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional June 13th

(The Power of Intercession)

TO THE BIBLE: 1 Timothy 2:1
“Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men.”

LET’S TALK
Prayer, usually, is the response to the impression of the Spirit in our hearts. Sometimes, it’s when God reminds you about a friend, a classmate, or a family member who needs help.

It can also be a response to the impression the circumstances of other people make upon our hearts, which makes us decide we want to cause a change.

I remember the testimony of a young girl who was severely physically disabled and bedridden due to juvenile arthritis. She could only move around in a wheelchair, and the only part of her body she could move was her neck, as the disease had stiffened her whole body.

She was taken to a miracle service, and while in that meeting, she wept and called on the Lord to help her. Some others saw her and began to pray for her too. As they interceded for her, she told the lady beside her she wanted to get up.

Though her hands and legs felt heavy and painful, she managed to stand up. As others prayed for her, the lady encouraged her and said, “Don’t worry, go ahead and move your hands and legs. The Lord has healed you.”

Although it was difficult for her to move, she was encouraged by the faith of everyone present and took her first step. They all erupted in thanks and praise to the Lord as she took another step, and then another one, and right before their eyes she began to run around the room!

That happened just because those Christians around her were moved to pray for her. They weren’t moved by pity but by compassion.

There’s so much we can do and change in the lives of others if we’d only intercede for them. Your prayers can change what seems impossible in the lives of your friends and family.

The Bible says of the Lord Jesus that He is touched with the feeling of our infirmities (Hebrews 4:15).

Let the plight of the poor, the sick and the downtrodden move you to intercede for them and cause a change in their lives.

Go Deeper
1 Timothy 2:1-4

Pray:
Father, in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I pray today for all who are suffering; especially your children, who are sick, displaced, hurting or experiencing any form of pain, that by your Spirit, and through the ministry of angels, help, succour and comfort will come to them. Use me to be a blessing and a prayer partner to those around me. I pray that the faith, courage and strength they need to come out victorious be ministered to them in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Acts 3:1-26, 2 Chronicles 12-15
TWO YEAR
Luke 1:11-25, Deuteronomy 10

Act:
Act immediately, when the Spirit nudges you to pray, do it without delay.