SPECIAL QUALITIES OF THE EFFECTIVE INTERCESSOR
This article is written for those who are called to intercession and for those who desire a deeper prayer life. The paragraphs below are just the tip of the iceberg. There is much more beneath the surface. Anyone interested in the list of Biblical references that inspired the message can email me at broblong@gmail.com. ----Billy Long . Special Qualities of the Effective Intercessor HUMILITY It takes faith and humility to be an effective intercessor. Most deep intercession takes place in the “prayer closet” and in secret rather than in the spotlight on stage. The intercessor prays “unto the Father who sees in secret and who rewards openly.” People who are self-centered or selfish or who need to receive recognition and the praises of man will have difficulty with the anonymity of being unheralded in the background. But the intercessor will have the joy of knowing he has access to the heavenly court in the Father’s presence. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT Interces...