I love to do word studies from the scriptures and read/listen to what other Christians say about how they interpret a word. But I’ve found the word Intercessor to be a bit elusive. Sure I can look it up in Strongs (KJ), Vines or any number of Bible Dictionaries but what does it really mean to those who say they are intercessors & those who say they aren’t an intercessor?
From my own stand point I never wanted to be an intercessor because I believed the ones I knew were always depressed or at the very least oppressed. They often saw into the spirit realm but it sounded like it was mostly the demonic. I don’t like being sad & in general have a sunny disposition. I did/do believe that to be an Intercessor you need to be called by the Lord & want to walk in this gifting, like any one of the spiritual gifts. We are all called to intercession & to intercede (1 Tim 2:1). Personally I have reaped the benefits of having intercessors pray for me that is still true today because I have a personal intercessor that prays & intercedes for me daily.
My perceptions started to change (slowly) about 4-5 years ago when I heard Bill Johnson, Senior Pastor for Bethel Church in Redding California say, “My wife Beni is a Sign & Wonder, she is a Happy Intercessor.” (This is now a book written by Beni Johnson.) There was something in me that responded very positively to this remark, even though I was skeptical. The Lord started bringing other very positive & happy intercessors into my life. There was a spark of recognition for me that said, this is a spiritual gift that I was called too. Is there sadness at times? Yes. Do I see into the demonic world at times? Yes. But in general, because I start out with Praise & Worship of the “King of Kings & Lord of Lords” the experience of intercession is a positive for me.
How about you? Do you have a definition for Intercessor? Are you an Intercessor? How do you describe your calling? I invite you to comment or tell us about your experiences with intercession.
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