Tag: Intercession

March 21, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

The Calling to Stand Apart

Opening Verse

“Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.”
— 2 Corinthians 6:17 (KJV)

Introduction

When God calls you apart, it isn’t always to a place of ease—but it is always a place of purpose. You may feel misunderstood, outnumbered, or even unheard. But make no mistake: being set apart is not rejection—it’s preparation.

Devotional Story

Elijah worked a quiet job fixing up old boats. Most days, he was alone with his tools, his thoughts, and his Bible. Friends didn’t visit like they used to. His phone rarely rang anymore. It seemed like the world had gone silent.

One afternoon, while sanding the hull of a boat, a heavy question hit him: “Why am I even here?” The loneliness felt thick. Just then, a verse stirred in his heart: “He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” He paused his work. God was speaking.

Later that week, a stranger knocked on the workshop door. It was a young man with tired eyes and a broken spirit. “I was walking by… felt like I had to come in,” he said.

They talked. Hours passed. Tears were shed. The young man didn’t know Jesus, but that day, he met Him—because someone had been willing to stay in a quiet place and be available.

What This Means

God may call you away from the noise—not to leave you in isolation, but to sharpen your focus. When the world is screaming, silence can become a sanctuary. In the stillness, He reveals your true assignment.

And sometimes, it’s not the masses you’re sent to—it’s the one.

You are not forgotten. You are not wasting time. You are in training. You are being forged to intercede, to lead, and to rescue. There is a battle for souls—and it starts with focus. Distractions are not harmless; they are calculated. Recognize them. Rebuke them. Keep your eyes on the Lord.

Think About This

Are you in a season where you feel hidden or unheard? Could it be God has called you apart to prepare you?

Have you been mistaking divine preparation for abandonment?

Who is waiting for you to stay faithful—so that they might find the Light through your obedience?

Prayer

Father, teach me to treasure the quiet seasons. Help me to recognize distractions and stay locked in on Your voice. Make me bold in intercession. Give me discernment in battle. And let me never forget that You call apart those You plan to send into the fire—not to be burned, but to lead others out. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“And the Lord said unto him, Go, return on thy way… yet I have left me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal.” — 1 Kings 19:15,18 (KJV)

January 15, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Crying Out to the Lord

Opening Verse

“And the children of Israel said to Samuel, Cease not to cry unto the Lord our God for us, that he will save us out of the hand of the Philistines.” – 1 Samuel 7:8 (KJV)

Introduction

The Israelites found themselves in a dire situation, facing the threat of the Philistines. In their desperation, they turned to Samuel, asking him to intercede with God on their behalf. This moment reminds us of the power of persistent prayer and God’s readiness to deliver His people when they turn to Him.

Devotional Story

A woman named Elaine had been struggling with her family’s financial troubles for years. Bills piled up, and she often lay awake at night, burdened with fear. One evening, she gathered her children and said, “We must cry out to God together. Just like the Israelites asked Samuel to intercede, let us plead for His help.”

That night, the family knelt together, and Elaine prayed fervently: “Lord, do not forsake us. We need Your intervention.” Days later, her husband was unexpectedly offered a new job opportunity, which lifted the family out of their financial distress. Elaine knew it was not coincidence but the hand of God responding to their cries.

What This Means

1 Samuel 7:8 teaches us the importance of turning to God in times of trouble. The Israelites understood their dependence on Him and sought His deliverance. Like them, we must not rely solely on our own strength but seek God’s face, trusting in His power to save and guide us.

Think About This

  • Are you holding back from crying out to God about something troubling you?
  • Who in your life might need you to intercede in prayer for them today?

Prayer

Dear Lord, thank You for always being there when we cry out to You. Help us to trust in Your power and not rely on our own strength. Teach us to turn to You in every situation, knowing that You are our refuge and deliverer. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.” – Psalm 145:18 (KJV)

April 21, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

The Faith of Friends

Opening Verse

“And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.” – Mark 2:4 (KJV)

Introduction

In life, we often encounter obstacles that seem insurmountable. Sometimes, it is not our strength or faith that sees us through, but the strength and faith of those around us. The story of the paralyzed man lowered through the roof by his friends beautifully illustrates this truth.

Devotional Story

In the bustling town of Capernaum, a paralyzed man lay on his mat, desperate for healing. Jesus was nearby, speaking to a packed house, so full that no one else could enter. Determined, the man’s friends carried him to the house, but they couldn’t get through the door due to the crowd. Undeterred, they climbed to the roof, removed part of it, and lowered their friend right in front of Jesus.

Imagine the scene: debris falling, all eyes turning upward, and a man descending into the middle of the room. Jesus, seeing not just the paralyzed man but also the audacious faith of his friends, was moved. He said to the man, “Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.”

What This Means

This narrative goes beyond the healing of physical ailments; it’s a profound demonstration of communal faith and its power. The faith of the friends was instrumental in bringing about the miracle. Their actions show us that sometimes, our role in God’s kingdom is to bring others to Christ, literally or figuratively, when they cannot do so themselves.

Think About This

How often do we act on behalf of others in faith? Are there people in your life who might be struggling to reach Jesus, needing your help to carry them? The story challenges us to not only maintain our faith but to actively use it to intercede for others.

Prayer

Dear Lord, thank You for showing us the power of community and faith through the story of the paralyzed man and his friends. Help us to have the courage and conviction to carry those in need to You. Teach us to not only seek You for our healing but to be instruments of Your healing in the lives of others. Amen.

Closing Verse

 “When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.” – Mark 2:5 (KJV)