“… It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.”
Jesus Christ is at the throne of God at this very moment interceding for each of us. He never grows tired of it and never takes a break from it. Jesus is in heaven seeking for and guaranteeing the hearing of God for us. Another verse says that Jesus ever lives to make intercession for us (Heb. 7:25).
The Message Bible says: “Who would dare even to point a finger? The One who died for us—who was raised to life for us!—is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us.”
What does this intercession mean? You must remember that there is an enemy in this world who purposes to make accusations against all believers. Jesus intercedes for us, He pleads for us, and He petitions God for our success in serving Him.
Nothing is impossible for believers today because Jesus is under-girding us with His intercession and support. With God for us, who can stand against us?
Jesus lives to make intercession to God on my behalf. As I trust Him, everything will turn out fine and dandy.
- Reading Plan A: 2 Thessalonians 1
- Reading Plan B: 2 Corinthians 13
- Reading Plan C: Isaiah 65-66; 2 Thessalonians 1
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.