This dynamic of prayer and action is necessary for the work of ministry today . There is a need for people like Joshua , who are involved with the ministry “ on the ground .” But they have to be backed up by people like Moses , who can do the work of prayer and intercession .
Anytime we seek to advance the Kingdom of God , we can expect there to be pushback or resistance from the enemy . We may face unexpected challenges or miscommunications leading to confusion and projects slowing or grinding to a halt . Sometimes it can feel like you are trying to move forward while walking through quicksand or are facing hurricanestrength winds seeking to push you back . At times , it is easy to think that a project may just be too much trouble to continue with . Discouragement robs us of the joy of ministry .
That is why “ Moses intercessors ” are vital to the work that Shammashim ( deacons ) and others are called to perform in local congregations . Modern day Moses intercessors have one foot on earth , watching what is happening physically , but they have one foot in Heaven ( seated with Messiah in the heavenly places ) while actively listening to the Lord . For these intercessors , Yeshua will give them a strategy for prayer and direct them to intercede for God ’ s will to be done and the enemy ’ s plans frustrated . Likewise , the intercessor provides covering and protection for those involved in ministry . They ask for God ’ s mercy and his blessing upon the ministry and those involved in it .
For our prayer endeavors and ministry functions , many times our focus is seen in trying to find volunteers who can do the ministry ventures which are happening . Yet at the same time we are tasked with the need to recruit intercessors who can cover the work in prayer . Finding one or two people who can pray , then resourcing them with accurate information to be effective in the work of prayer can take time , but it is vitally important . This is equally true for prayer covering and intercession in any Messianic congregation or church .
However , the effort will be rewarded when just like Moses , their hands are lifted in prayer , and God blesses the work of Joshua , and His Kingdom is advanced !
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