Paul compared our spiritual struggle to a wrestling match against the forces of darkness. He was a gap-stander for all the churches and leaders he had contact with, and he commended Epaphras for doing the same. Because pastors are a prime target for the enemy, it is especially important that they have intercessors covering them in prayer. Pastor Terry TeykI writes : Satan knows that if he can strike a shepherd, the sheep will scatter, and he loves nothing more than to see an effective Spiritual Leader fall.... By choosing to pray for your pastor, you are not only choosing to speak blessings, claiming all that God has for him or her, but you are also building a shield against all kinds of devices meant to halt or harm them. Many churches have designated intercessors who are committed to pray for the pastor and other church leaders, as well as rotating prayer groups who are in constant prayer during each service. May all of us follow Epaphrass example and wrestle in prayer for our churches. ( Colossians 4:12)
Posted on: Sat, 02 Nov 2013 15:51:26 +0000
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