100 “Great Intercessors of the Bible”

The Disciples- (Releasing the Holy Spirit)

“All these with one accord continued steadfastly

in prayer and supplication, along with the women,

and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers."

(Acts 7:55)

New King James Version (NKJV)

Now that we have concluded the study of, “Jesus Christ our Greatest Bible Intercessor” and “The Holy Spirit”. Now let’s transition into the Acts of the Apostles and that of the early church. Now that the Lord has gone back to the Father, the disciples must continue the work He began here on earth. They were instructed by the Lord, “Being assembled together with them, He charged them, "Don't depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which you heard from me. For John indeed baptized in water, but you will be baptized in the Holy Spirit not many days from now." (Acts 1:4-5)

Have you ever heard the Lord tell you to “GO”, while at the same time He’s telling you to “WAIT”? This can be a very frustrating and somewhat confusing time; because you’re not sure is it’s the Lord or your flesh telling you to “wait”! Although it may seem conflicting your trust in the Lord will bring you an assurance that it’s okay. Here we have Jesus giving the Great Commission to His disciples… “GO”, then He tells them but “WAIT”! Why? “. . tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high —(Luke 24:49) He had promised them that the Father would send another comforter to be with them, but with Him would come power from on high to enable them to complete the work here on earth. In the wait we are endured with power, wisdom, guidance and provisions and gifting to complete that for which we have been called.

No doubt the greatest challenge was the waiting, we hate to wait! Waiting in lines, on line not enough time just to standing around when we’ve got to make a dime, we just hate waiting anywhere or anytime! But slow your row because until Jesus says so it is best that you not “GO”, but "WAIT", we must keep in mind that the timing of the Lord is perfect. David said, “I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry…”(Psalms 40:1) Waiting is one of the true signs of a child of God’s faith and trust in Him, when they can wait patiently. You do understand that even the Lord Jesus had to wait, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner." (John 5:19) there is a reward for patiently waiting, "Wait on the LORD; Be of good courage, And He shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD!" (Ps 27:14)

Here are the disciples following the instruction of Jesus and they are all assembled in one place in one accord, in with one mind and one heart…a waiting for the promise. Not just for them alone but for every believer for years to come. The Holy Spirit was something none of the disciples knew anything about because, "Up to that time the Spirit had not been given, since Jesus had not yet been glorified."  (John 7:39) They were just taking Jesus at His word that this was a gift from the Father. So as they prayed, “All these with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer and supplication, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.” (Acts 1:14)

During this time they felt that they need to replace, “Judas, who was guide to those who took Jesus.”(Acts 1:16) Often times we feel lead to do things that often seems right, but it is not what the Lord would have us do. No doubt the disciples felt they needed to replace Judas; however, Matthias was not the Lords choice to replacing Judas. Later the Lord makes His choice for His twelfth disciple and it was Paul to be the twelfth disciple.

While in the upper room praying and interceding for the promise God poured out the Holy Spirit at His appointed time, “Now when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all with one accord in one place. Suddenly there came from the sky a sound like the rushing of a mighty wind, and it filled all, the house where they were sitting. Tongues like fire appeared and were distributed to them, and one sat on each of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.” (Acts 2:1-4) This was the releasing of the power of God, which Jesus had spoken of, “Behold I give you Power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19)

Today this same power abides with us, but for the asking and claiming. We have been given this power and authority to enable us to fight a good fight and to be victorious over the powers of darkness. I’m often surprised to see many Christians response to the Holy Spirit, based on their denominational beliefs and teachings. Some believe that you can receive the Holy Spirit; while others believe He can’t be received, because He’s just a comforter. Sad to say many times we short change ourselves because of our lack of understanding of who He (the Holy Spirit) truly is. “They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak with other languages, as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.” (Acts 2:4) If they received the Holy Spirit, then we too must receive Him. This was just the beginning of the intercession that the disciples and the church would do, for there was much more to come in the days ahead. So too is there much more intercession for us as intercessors to do in the days ahead…so if you have not done so already I admonish you to, “…Receive ye the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:22b)

My Prayer: Heavenly Father, You alone is gracious and true, thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to lead us and guide us into all truth. Thank You for filling Your children with Your Spirit, with power and might. We worship You Lord God and give You praise and honor and glory for all that You are doing in us and through us. We ask You Father complete the work, which You have began in us fulfill the plans and purposes that You have ordained for each of us Father grant us boldness to speak Your word without fear or reservations, that souls might be saved and come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Thank You for Your many blessings in Jesus’ precious name we pray, Amen!!!

Have A Bless Day…Go in God’s Peace!

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