#96 “Great Intercessors of the Bible”
Jesus Christ – Anointed Savior) Pt3
“Our Father Who is in heaven,
Hallowed (kept holy) be Your name."
(Matthew 6:9-13)
Amplified Bible (AMP)
Other than the work of intercession, which is being done on the behalf of the body of Christ, by Christ seated at the right hand of the Father; I believe there is no greater prayer of intercession being prayed that that of “The Lord’s Prayer.” Now I know that there are some powerful prayers being prayed on behalf of mankind here on earth; however, when the Lord directed the disciples to, “pray on this wish” He was not teaching them to pray a selfish self-centered prayers; although many of us have taken this prayer and personalized it during our daily devotion…it was not intended to be a personal prayer of petition.
I love hoe the ‘Message Bible” translates Matthew 6, v 6-8 - “And when you come before God, don’t turn that into a theatrical production either. All these people making a regular show out of their prayers, hoping for stardom! Do you think God sits in a box seat? Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace. The world is full of so-called prayer warriors who are prayer-ignorant. They’re full of formulas and programs and advice, peddling techniques for getting what you want from God. Don’t fall for that nonsense. This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need. With a God like this loving you, you can pray very simply. Like this:”
Reading this always make me stand in awe when I read it...here’s why. Although we are called to encounter a personal and intimate relation with the Lord it would seem that it’s meant to be private and yet not personal. It would seem God never intended for us to spent hours of time in His presence seeking personal gain or begging for bigger houses, fancier cars more riches; but instead spending those hours in His presence bring before the needs of others. “This is your Father you are dealing with, and he knows better than you what you need...” your Father knows what you are in need of even before you ask; therefore we know we’re not begging Him to take care of our need but agreeing with His word that He has already done it. I find it interesting that this prayer is not personal but corporate —
1. Our Father…
2. Give Us…
3. Forgive Us…
4. Lead Us Not…
Although we should pray this prayer daily and believe that the Father God will do it, we pray it corporately. Let’s take a look that this pray in the context of corporate intercession:
- Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name — When we think in terms of our Father being in heaven it is not an indication of distance but rather an acknowledgement that He’s seated high above our situation yet being our Father He is personally connected to us. Because His throne us in the heaven He rules and is the God of the whole earth, not just America. By praying “Our Father” we make Him all inclusive He’s all our Father, it reminds us continually that everyone of us are God’s children and should be treated as such. Knowing this of course gives us a calm assurance that we’re not coming to a stranger; but it instantly shifts us out of the natural (earthly/fleshly) realm into the supernatural (Spirit, Power and Authority) realm of the Kingdom and presence of God.
- Hollowed is Your Name — We are not telling Gods Name to be Holy, we’re making a declaration to every realm and kingdom that our God is ‘HOLY’ who He Is, that He’s All Powerful and that He posses all Authority, this is our God First and Last the Beginning and End of all things, for He is the author and creator of all that is and that is to come. By declaring that His Name is Holy is also a declaration that we His people are also “Holy,’ yes I know that we don’t always feel that we are Holy; but beloved it’s not about our Feelings, it’s about our Faith in Our Heavenly Father. Remember that we must know the God we serve by Name:
- Jehovah-tsidkenu – God Our Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6)
- Jehovah-m'kaddesh – God That Sanctifies (Exodus 3l:13)
- Jehovah-shalom – God Is Our Peace (Judges 6:24)
- Jehovah-shammah – God Is Always There (Ezekiel 48:35)
- Jehovah-rophe – God Our/My Healer (Exodus 15:26)
- Jehovah-jireh – God Our/My Provider (Genesis 22:14)
- Jehovah-nissi – God Our/My Banner (Exodus 17:15)
- Jehovah-rohi – God Our/My Shepherd (Psalms 23:1)
- Your kingdom come, Your will be done. On earth as it is in heaven — Father God reestablish Your Kingdom here on earth as it once was, just like it is in Your Heavenly Kingdom, make it the same way here on earth were we now live. We not just me but we want Your divine will to be done here on earth, in every nation among every tongue. We’re not just praying this for our single homes, but for everyone here on earth. “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) We’re declaring to God the Father, we except Your Will, whatever You permit or allow we say, have Your way Lord God.
My Prayer: Our Heavenly Father, who rules and inhabits the heavens, let Your Kingdom come down and be displayed here in earth, so that we look just like a mirror image of Your Kingdom. Thank you for making us holy even as You are Holy. Teach us how to follow You Father, give us a steadfast heart, mind and spirit. We acknowledge and declare that “For Yours, is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory both now and Forever. In Jesus precious name, Amen!!!
Have A Bless Day…Go in God’s Peace!
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