The Spirits of Intercession

*LIVING SEEDS DEVOTIONALS* (Life Transforming Words) Day:117|Wed|April 28th|21 ************************************** *THE SPIRITS OF INTERCESSION* 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. Romans 8:26(KJV) What is intercession of the spirits. The Intercession of the Spirit is needed by every believers and it is the Christian belief that the Holy spirit helps and guides believers who search for God in their hearts. There have been different theological interpretations of the intercession of the Spirit. According to John Calvin, he taught that the spirits of intercession refers to the teaching ministry of the Spirit which instructs believers what to pray for and what to ask for in their prayers, Also Abraham Kuyper viewed the activity of the Spirit as separate and distinct from the efforts of the believers who pray. Why do we need the intercession of the Spirit? How does the Spirit intercede for us? What is the result of the Spirit’s intercession for us? We need the Spirit’s intercession because of our infirmities (v. 26a). This is a reference to our weakness in our mortal bodies that we experience even though our souls have been saved. There are many weaknesses in our natural bodies that burden us as we await our glorification. One of the most troubling weaknesses for the Christian, however, is our ineptness in prayer. This is the specific weakness that is in view in this morning’s text. The problem with most believers is that we don’t know how to pray this way in our specific circumstances. What keeps coming is that should I pray for this sickness to be healed to show God’s glory or pray for grace to endure this sickness in order to show God’s glory? This is our primary weakness in prayer. We don’t know God’s will. This is why we need the intercessory work of the Holy Spirit. Engage the Holy spirit and he will teach you all things. Shalom!!! *SHALL WE PRAY* ..... Father in the name of Jesus, thank for the giving me the Holy spirit who teaches me all the things *BIBLE THROUGH* 1King 16,17,18 *MEDITATION* John 14: 10-26 *SURE PROPHECY* . The eyes of God shall watch over you all through this year in Jesus name. *Gifted Hands!!!* ©Apostle Thomas & Testimony Adegbile. The senior Pastor, Revealed life international Christian centre Akure. www.rlcc.org.ng 08035868741