I have come to set the captives free!
Intercession is entering into the dark world of Satan. It is very difficult work and can seem consuming at times. Intercession begins and ends with God.
God asks you to offer up your body to make intercession for what is lacking in the afflictions of Christ for the sake of His Body, the church.
The intercession takes place by the work of the Holy Spirit dwelling in all believers. Jesus partners with you to bring down strongholds and set believers free from sin.
This is modeled after the intercession of Jesus to conquer death and offer all humanity the gift of salvation.
Jesus took your place on the Cross and we are obligated to make intercession as guided by the Holy Spirit to perfect the Body of Christ.
As an intercessor you are engaging in a war against Satan and his demons.
Be sure you are outfitted with the full armor of God. This will give you the weapons to protect yourself and bring a victory.
Stand firm with confidence in Christ and meditate on the promises of God. Walk by faith living in the righteousness of God. Seek peace and pursue it in all your decisions. Arm yourself with the shield of faith to refute the lies of Satan. Have boldness in the gift of salvation and speak the Words of God to Satan.
Satan will be terrified when He hears your voice speaking the name of Jesus. However, this work requires concentration on Jesus and does not bring results overnight.
An intercessor enjoys a special closeness with God. The motives in this work are pure and holy without ego or self recognition. Only God knows what you are doing!
The intercessor will identify with the darkness and emotions of the individual in a stronghold of Satan.
The glory will always go to God and you may not even know the identity of the person or subject of the intercession.
Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the names of the demons so you can target them directly. Their names reveal the type of evil they are inflicting upon believers like alcohol, drugs, anger, lust, deceit, suicide and so on.
Intercession can also be about a global issue like government policies, an evil nation, or a demonic cult. Look how God targeted Sodom and Gomorrah for their actions.
God called me over a year ago to make intercession for the sexual immorality in our country. He has made me very aware of this spiking epidemic and His feelings about this debauchery.
At some point in time you will be asked to share in this labor of love for an important cause of Jesus.
Remember, a servant is not greater than His Master.
Jesus rules in this endeavor!
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