22/07/2026
FRESH DEW DEVOTIONAL
(Daily Guide for Victorious Living)
With Apostle Isaiah Osigbemhe
Ark of Glory Revival Assembly
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
TOPIC: THE MINISTRY OF INTERCESSION (PART ONE)
OPENING SCRIPTURE:
"And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land..." — Ezekiel 22:30 (KJV)
Intercession is one of heaven's greatest assignments entrusted to believers. It is the ministry of standing before God on behalf of others, pleading for mercy, intervention, salvation, restoration, and divine purposes to be established in their lives. An intercessor becomes a bridge between heaven and earth, carrying the burdens of men before God and the purposes of God before men.
Throughout Scripture, God worked through men and women who understood the power of intercession. Abraham interceded for S***m, Moses stood in the gap for Israel, Samuel prayed for the nation, and our Lord Jesus Christ continually intercedes for the saints at the right hand of the Father.
Intercession is not merely a prayer activity; it is a kingdom responsibility born out of love, compassion, and spiritual burden. Many destinies have been preserved, battles won, and souls rescued because someone refused to remain silent before God.
The enemy fears a praying believer because intercession invites divine intervention into earthly situations. Families are restored, communities are transformed, and revival is birthed through men and women who are willing to travail in prayer.
Beloved, may God enlarge your heart to carry the burdens of others in prayer. May He raise you as a watchman over your family, church, community, and nation. As you stand in the gap for others, may the Lord also arise on your behalf and perfect all that concerns you.
FURTHER STUDY:
- 1 Timothy 2:1-2
- Hebrews 7:25
- Genesis 18:23-32
DIGEST:
Intercession is the ministry of standing in the gap before God for the salvation, preservation, and transformation of others.
PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
I declare that I am a watchman in my generation, and through my prayers, God's purposes shall prevail in my family, church, and nation in Jesus' name.
PRAYER POINT:
Lord, make me an effective intercessor and teach my hands to war in prayer in Jesus' name.