Let's begin with God...
and this God wants to talk to you...
Psalm 33:6 - "By the word of the Lord were the heavens made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth." (NIV)
Revelation 1:12-16 - "I turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. And when I turned I saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was someone “like a son of man,” dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. His head and hair were white like wool, as white as snow, and his eyes were like blazing fire. His feet were like bronze glowing in a furnace, and his voice was like the sound of rushing waters. In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp double-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining in all its brilliance." (NIV)
and he wants to talk to you...
Why?
God speaks to you for relationship.
Isaiah 55:1-3
What does God sound like?
God sounds like his character.
Psalm 19 & 29
Describe God's voice.
John 14:15-27 & John 16:5-16
Remember - God's ability to speak to you is far greater than your inability to hear him.
Intercession - it's all about _____________?
Read Luke 4:6-7; John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11
Does prayer really make a difference?
Intercession is recognizing your authority and activating that authority as you bind up the enemy's work and loose the Holy Spirit's work on a person, community or nation.
Ephesians 2:6; Colossians 3:1-4
Intercession means to Evict the squatter.
2 Corinthians 5:18-20 - We are the enforcers of Jesus' victory on the cross. He is the Intercessor. We are the intercessors - spreading the news of what Jesus has done across the earth and evicting the squatter.
Intercession means to use your keys.
Read Genesis 18:16-33
How did Abraham intercede on behalf of Lot and the city of Sodom? How did the angels (on behalf of God) respond to Abraham?
Re-read Genesis 18:22 - From this verse, describe intercession.
Read Exodus 32:9-14
Describe the intercession of Moses. What does this conversation tell you about God?
Read 1 Kings 18:16-46.
Describe how Elijah interceded on behalf of the Israelites in 1 Kings 18:16-40 and also in 1 Kings 18:41-46.
Read Daniel 10:10-15.
How did Daniel intercede? What was the result of his intercession?
and the story goes on...
the Acts of the Apostles
As you go through the steps above with sincerity, then wait on God, typically the next thing that comes to you is the voice of God. Trust him. If a bad thought comes into your mind, resist the enemy and then keep listening.
What to expect?
God will speak through a simple thought, a phrase, a song, a Scripture passage or reference, a movie, a feeling, a memory or a picture.
If you get one of the above, ask God for more clarity. Sometimes, you will get more understanding. Sometimes, you won't. When everybody has had enough time, then report back with whatever was coming to you. Remember - obedience to the promptings of God brings greater clarity in hearing his voice. So, don't hold back.
Remember - the Steps of Intercession are to give you the battle plan. The Steps are not the battle themselves. So don't get lost in the steps. Keep moving. Get your battle plan, so that you can be effective in your upcoming battle.
Principles for Breakthrough Intercession
How?
How to put out the flame?
Don't contribute (or only once)
Only pray for "your" word
Arrive at intercession undressed (Col. 3:12)
Be led by emotions
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