August Open Heavens

		August 18 Isaiah 58 - 60 Topic:Intercessory Prayer Text: Daniel 9:1-19 The subject of intercessory prayer is so deep that we can hardly survey its depth. It is so high that we can hardly survey its height. It is so sublime that the more we think we know about it the bigger the area, which we have to cover. Those who have decided to exercise themselves in this noble spiritual calling can only catch the whole breath of intercessory prayer. Today, our text gives us some important insights into the ministry of intercession.. Let me bring our some salient lessons. Daniel was purposeful. He said, “I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer.” He put on the spirit of an intercessor, prayer, supplication, putting on sackcloth and ashes, he was ready to do anything to fulfill the calling of an intercessor. He was not an armchair intercessor. He accepted the ministry of intercession with all its raw tasking demands. He put himself in the place of those for whom he was interceding and confessed their sins. He appealed to God’s attributes and nature. He did not forget to remind God of His covenant and promises. Finally, he pleaded the case of the children of Israel, justifying God for sending judgment upon them and asking for mercy. You can learn from Daniel. You, too, can be an intercessor. Memory Verse: Daniel 9:6 - Neither have we hearkened unto thy servants the prophets, which spake in thy name to our kings, our princes, and our fathers, and to all the people of the land.”