I was awakened early this morning, a combination of soreness from work yesterday and the heaviness of intercession on my heart for a friend. Since I have no answers for her circumstances, I turn to the One who does. Intercession is a strange thing. There are very few occasions when it is simply just prayer. More often than not, it is God's heart for the person made manifest in me. I do not think I could handle the heart of God for this person in its entirety, but the portion He gives me is incredible. It is as if He knows that she can not pray or ask or seek Him right now, so He calls on His army to stand in the gap. We (intercessors) are like a moat around the castle. What a word picture God gave me today!
Ps 46 " God is our Refuge and our Strong Tower, a very present and well proved help in times of trouble..." The people run into to it, and they are safe! "There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God... God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved."
There is something extraordinary about confidence and assured trust in God. It makes the heart glad! I have been asking God for the "joy of the Lord" daily for the last couple of weeks. I felt it was something that I was missing in my life. I hadn't experienced it for quite some time. I guess I had allowed this life to encroach upon it, so I decided to ask for its return and God has granted my request. Not just for me; but for those around me and because it is strength to me for the purpose of interceding for others. I had forgotten how wonderful the joy of the Lord is!!! I feel a hundred pounds lighter!
"Come, behold the works of the Lord...Be still and know that I am God... The Lord of Hosts is with us." What a relief for those who believe!
Father, I thank You and exalt You, for You are truly Great. Jesus, You are our High Tower and You are greatly to be praised! I am so grateful for Your Word and for the word picture You have given me today. I am blessed to be a part of Your army and I count it a privilege of great worth. May you be pleased with me today and each day. Continue to purify and purge all that is not of You. I love you Lord. Amen
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