Enthroned as Intercessor

From: Connection! (Devotions for Every Day Life) Posted 30 Sept 2010

But Christ is the ultimate intercessor not only because He prayed on earth but even more because He continues His intercessory ministry in heaven today. Though Jesus’ “cross work” is complete, his “throne work” goes on. The author of Hebrews reminds us that, “because Jesus lives forever, he has a permanent priesthood. . . . He always lives to intercede” (Hebrews 7:24–25). Similarly the apostle Paul notes, “Christ Jesus who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us” (Romans 8:34).

Jesus’ primary task as our enthroned intercessor is not simply to forward our prayer lists on to the Father. It is rather to intercede for the issues on the Father’s heart: His glory, His kingdom, and His will, as well as for our provision, our pardon, and our protection.