A young man was about to quit his calling. Burnout, debt, and criticism had drained him. At 3am, he got a text: “Couldn’t sleep. I’ve been praying for you for the last hour. Don’t quit.” That friend had set an alarm for 3am daily just to intercede. He didn’t send money. He sent covering. And that was enough to keep the vision alive.
Friend, your God-given destiny is never fulfilled alone. It takes divinely arranged relationships (Luke 1:41). You need the voice of intercessors; people who take personal responsibility to pray your vision into reality. Every vision depends on the prayers of those committed to seeing it live (Luke 2:25-38).
Two ministries run constantly in the spirit: accusation and intercession. Satan heads the first — he’s the accuser of the brethren (Revelation 12:10). Jesus heads the second — He is our Advocate (1 John 2:1). Just as the enemy assigns people to resist and accuse you, Christ assigns people to pray for you and advance your vision.
Every person of destiny must pray intercessors into their life (Colossians 4:12). The voice of intercession must out-sound the voice of accusations if you would finish your assignment. If God has laid a burden on your heart to pray for someone, do it faithfully. You are carrying a ministry critical to God’s purpose on earth (1 Samuel 12:23).
Notice Simeon and Anna. They prayed for years to see the prophecy of Christ’s birth fulfilled (Luke 2:25-40). If Jesus needed intercessors to step into purpose, you need them more. Rise and ask God to send you vision helpers called intercessors (2 Thessalonians 3:1-2).
Sometimes, you need intercessors more than financiers. Financiers release money. Intercessors release everything else (Philippians 1:19-20). May the voice of intercessors silence every accusation around your life and destiny (Zechariah 3:1-2).
‘Demola Awoyele
Lead Pastor,
Destiny Impact Church
Akure, Nigeria