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by Uyoyou Christiana Charles-Iyoha
He
is the Spirit of grace and supplication (Zechariah Chapter 12 verse 10, Luke
Chapter 2 verse 40, and Romans Chapter 8 verses 26 to 28).
All
the intercessors mentioned in the Bible had the Holy Spirit without measure.
That is why they prayed the purposes of God and His perfect will. Jesus, the
perfection of intercession and the perfect intercessor was and is full of the
Holy Spirit. Please see Isaiah Chapter 11 verse 2, Matthew Chapters 1 verse 20;
3 verse 16, 4 verse 1, Luke Chapters 1 verse 35; 4 verses 18 to 19, Romans
Chapter 8 verse 34, Hebrews Chapter 7 verse 25.
The
Apostle Paul, a great man of prayer, writing by the Holy Spirit instructed believers
to pray without ceasing. Please see 1st Thessalonians Chapter 5
verse 17, Ephesians Chapter 6 verse 18; thereby reiterating what Jesus taught
in Luke Chapter 18 verse 1. Beloved, PRAY! PRAY!! PRAY!!!; NOT BY MIGHT BUT BY
THE SPIRIT OF GOD.
Anna
the prophetess spent her days and nights in prayers and fasting. Significantly,
the Bible does not record that Anna was praying for her children or properties.
She was widowed at a young age yet she spent her days and nights interceding
for the kingdom of God; the plans and purposes of God; the perfect will of God
to be established. Prophetess Anna was able to do this because she was filled
with the Spirit of grace and supplication and she also respected and honored
the Spirit of grace and supplication. Please see Luke Chapter 2 verses 36 to
37.
So
also was Simeon who recognized Jesus Christ by the Holy Spirit. Please see Luke
Chapter 2 verses 25 to 32.
It
is therefore no surprise that the Apostle Paul enjoined believers to pray in
the Spirit. Please see Ephesians Chapter 6 verse 18 and Jude 20. This ensures
that believers do not pray amiss. Please see Romans Chapter 8 verses 26 to 28,
1st Thessalonians Chapter 3 verses 10 to 13 and 1st
Timothy Chapter 1 verse 3.
Quite
significant and very instructive is the fact that the Holy Spirit helps to
align our desires, aspirations, needs with the will of God so that when we ask,
we receive. This is to say that we do not ask or pray amiss because we are
guided by the Spirit of God. You therefore ask God for the things prepared for
you by the help of the Holy Spirit because He is the One Who will reveal them
to you. Please see Romans Chapter 8 verses 14, 26 to 27, 1st John
Chapter 5 verses 14 to 15, John Chapter 15 verse 7, Matthew Chapter 7 verses 7
to 11, 1st Corinthians Chapter 2 verses 9 to 16. Please take
particular note of verses 10 and 11 for the precious role of the Holy Spirit.
If
the Holy Spirit Who is our Teacher (John Chapters 14 verse 23, 16 verse 13 and
1st John Chapter 2 verse 27) does not teach us the word of God, does
not open our understanding (Luke Chapter 24 verse 45); then we will be like the
people described in 2nd Corinthians Chapters 3 verses 14 to 18; 4
verses 1 to 6. And if we are like these people, then we cannot pray the will of
God (1st John Chapter 5 verses 14 to 15, John Chapters 15 verse 7;
16 verses 23 to 24 and Matthew Chapter 7 verses 7 to 11.
Beloved,
you need the Holy Spirit to intercede. However, while it is true that the gifts
and calling of God are without repentance; the Holy Spirit leaves when He is
grieved and resisted. He does not struggle with anyone. Therefore, respect and
honor Him as He helps you to intercede. More grace and unction to you in the
closet in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Shalom.
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