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Developing A Biblical World View
Jesus is the divine pattern of an international intercessor. He is the mediator who stands between man and God. Through His death on the cross He bridged the gap created by sin.
Jesus continues to make intercession for us:
Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them. (Hebrews 7:25)
. . . 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. (Romans 8:34)
Jesus intercedes between man and God. The Holy Spirit also intercedes:
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
And He that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because He maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God. (Romans 8:26-27)
INTERNATIONAL INTERCESSION
God has given the task of intercession for the nations of the world to believers. We intercede for the nations by praying for them. When we intercede we seek God on behalf of others. We present petitions to Him on behalf of the nations of the world.
The word "international" means between or among nations. As an international intercessor, you pray for more than your own personal needs and those of your family and friends. In prayer you move spiritually between and among nations of the world.
BENEFITS OF INTERNATIONAL INTERCESSION
The most important strategy for reaching the nations of the world is international intercession. There are three main benefits of such a ministry: