Job intuitively knew there was someone appealing & petitioning in his place to God… even if he didn’t know His name. Romans 8:34 tells us the person is Jesus Christ, sitting at the right hand of God, interceding for us, just as the Holy Spirit intercedes for us in our hearts. (Romans 8:27) In I Timothy 2:1, Paul urged Timothy that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people. So in light of all that, this quote of Elisabeth Elliot’s is perfect to ponder today…”Then comes intercession, the hardest work in the world – the giving of one’s strength, energy, and attention to the needs of others in a way that no one but God sees, no one but God will do anything about, and no one but God will ever reward you for.” An intercessor travails, toils, & labors in prayer as they stand in the gap for the sake of others…most times with no fanfare, notoriety, or credit shown them because it’s usually done anonymously. But there is also great comfort when someone whispers to you, “I’m remembering you in my prayers at all times.” (Romans 1:9)
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