Abraham, Moses, Ezra, Elijah, Daniel, Nehemiah, Jesus, Stephen, and Paul - these are the names of prominent men in the Bible who have prayerfully interceded for others. Stormie Omartian highlights Exodus 32:1-14, a passage where Moses intercedes for the Israelites. While Moses spent his time on the mountain talking to God through a burning bush, the Israelites busied themselves in the work of the Devil, creating a molten calf and worshipping this hopeless, sad excuse for a so-called "deliverer". God knows the "thoughts and intents" of our hearts just like He knew the wicked thoughts of the Israelites, thoughts empowered by mockery and distrust. Moses knew their thoughts too only because God revealed them to him; however, when God expressed His plan to destroy them, Moses pleaded on their behalf. Why? Moses held onto the promise God made for Abraham, Isaac, and Israel. Moses remembered God's promise to multiply their seed and provide land for inheritance. In reference to Ezekiel 22:30, Moses stood "in the gap". God seeks for those who are willing to stand up for what is righteous and true. Intercession correlates well with forgiveness. Are we willing to intercede for those who are obscene or obtuse? When we intercede for others, we become stronger in that we develop a more trusting spirit in the things of the Lord and the power held in the hands of our mighty God. Intercession is a powerful tool freely given to us so that we may make a difference in the lives of others.
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