14th of October 2018
Title: Intercession
Main Text: Ezekiel 22:30
Preacher: Pastor Paul Orimolusi
God is looking for a person that would stand in the gap for the nation, church, family, individuals etc.
What does the term "Intercession" mean?
- Pleading on behalf of others to avert Judgement
- Easing pain and sorrow off people's life
- Becoming a burden bearer.
Jesus our intercessor came to earth to stand in the gap for us.
He wants us to do the same for others
You may ask, who could be an Intercessor?
God expects everyone of us to be intercessors. Weather or not you are a leader, a follower, a worker/employee etc
Characteristics of an Intercessor
1) Wants good things to happen to others (Gen 18.16-33)
2) Empathetic to others (Mt 5:7)
3) Not easily provoked (Ecc 7.9)
4) Doesn't keep record of wrongs (1 Cor 13:4-7)
5) Is meek and humble
6) Ready to forgive others (Mt 6.12)
7) does not repay evil for evil, rather repays evil with good ( 1 Pet 3:9)
8) Peace maker (Mt 5.9)
Benefits of Being An Intercessor
1) God will call us his children (Mt 5.9)
2) God will fight your battles (Jude 1.9)
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