The Secret Ministry of Intercession

The Secret Ministry of Intercession 

Ezek.22.30 - And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.

Intercession is a prayer to God on behalf of another person, ministry or nation. God is searching for men in the secret place to pray. People who may not be at the war front like Joshua but would wait with Moses on the mountain like Aaron and Hur, making sure his weary hands are kept uplifted until the battle is over. The secret place is the place where the battle of life is won. This is one of the most important ministries or departments in the Kingdom that every ministry and minister should give serious attention. It is very pertinent to the growth and sustainability of any ministry or mission. 

The devil attacks this department of the Church to the extent that some intercessors had abandoned their calling to the secret place while contending with people they should be interceding for.  To be an intercessor, one need to learn from Christ Himself who even in the face of rejection, persecution, torture and death hurled on Him by the same people He was mediating for, never complained.  He rather prayed that God would forgive them for they knew not what they did. 

Intercessors don't complain nor seek to be known or awarded for what they do. They don't need human appreciation or approval. It's a ministry in the secret place that is more effective when it is kept there in the secret. Intercession is the power house of every believer and ministry. The longer you wait on your knees in the secret place, the better your productivity and effectiveness in ministry. God is still searching for vessels in this area. Who will give their time, resources, sacrifice pleasure, stay up at night, wait in the gap for God’s people and His work on earth.  

Is this your area of calling?  Don't be descouraged because of human attitude and insults. Is God calling you into this ministry? Great! It's time you arose and fulfil it, stop procastinating. Do you have passion for a better Church? Pray! Do you love to see souls won to the Kingdom? Start by interceding. Do you long for a new revival experience in our time? Go to the secret place of prayer,  that's where great men are birthed, nurtured and pruned for exploits. You are needed! God is still searching for sincere and passionate souls to stand in the gap for the Church and for the nations.  Let's get to work on our knees. 

Readings: Ezek.  22:23-31; Exo. 17:1-16; Rom. 8:19-34; 1 Tim. 2:1-8.

Prayers:

Oh gracious Lord,  raise men for Yoursef who will stand in the gap, seeking Your face in the secret place until Your glory fills the earth like waters cover the sea. Consecrate me for this divine service and bless every soul interceding in the secret for souls and Church of God. I ask in Jesus Christ’s name.  Amen