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Vision for Justice in Your Prayer Life

Filed under: Intercession, Justice, Leadership

“ 7 Now shall not God bring about justice for His elect, who cry to Him day and night…? 8 I tell you that He will bring about justice for them speedily.” (Lk. 18:7-8; NAS)

God ties intercession as essential to the breaking in of justice for those in need. This justice comes in partnership between Jesus and His people. There is a mystery and a majesty of intercession that we must seek revelation on. In intercession we basically tell God what He tells us to tell Him and He does the rest. This is how He has chosen to operate His kingdom; in partnership with His people. It is profoundly simple, seemly weak in the world’s eyes, yet accessible to all.

When we as God’s workers, do works of justice out of a place of intimacy with Jesus we are positioned to be energized to love God and people far better than if we tried in our own strength. God has chosen to use the things that men consider weak (i.e. prayer and fasting) to triumph over evil. “We do not wrestle against flesh and blood when we pray, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness… in the heavenly places.” (Eph. 6:12). Thus, we are contending for power to confront the demonic forces behind injustice. Power to heal the sick is far better than only helping the sick with care or finances.

Through intercession we are united to God’s heart for the people and the places we pray for. Love is expressed in a practical way through intercession that releases deliverance to those in need.

“11 You also helping together in prayer for us, that thanks may be given by many persons on our behalf for the gift granted to us through many.” (2 Cor. 1:11)

“19 This will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer…” (Phil. 1:19)

We must have a vision for justice in our prayer life and our prayer meetings. Let us pray always, not lose heart and stand in confidence that God will give speedy justice to those who cry out night and day.