The Phaneroo Devotion: The Core Dispositions of an Intercessor 3
Apostle Grace Lubega
Matthew 9:36(NKJV): “But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd.”
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In the previous devotions, we learnt that humility and empathy are core dispositions of an intercessor. The third defining disposition is compassion. Agape, the unconditional love of God, is the source of all true compassion; without it, our prayer lives easily succumb to cold duty or self-righteousness.
We see a striking example of compassion in the story of Job. While Job’s immense suffering forms the central narrative, God’s loving concern extends far beyond the main character. God cared deeply about the souls of Job’s friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar even after they offered flawed, painful, and accusatory counsel. Despite their hurtful words, God instructed Job to pray for them, making Job’s intercession the very doorway to God’s mercy toward them and his own restoration.
Without genuine compassion, our own ego becomes vulnerable to injury. When people misjudge, criticize, or wound us, an unrefined ego reacts by attacking the very individuals God desires to redeem. Intercession demands that we rise above bruised feelings and personal offense. When filled with God’s compassion, we no longer see offenders as enemies to be defeated, but as broken souls to be brought before the throne of grace.
FURTHER STUDY: Colossians 3:12-13; Job 42:8-10
GOLDEN NUGGET: Intercession demands that we rise above bruised feelings and personal offense. When filled with God’s compassion, we no longer see offenders as enemies to be defeated, but as broken souls to be brought before the throne of grace.
PRAYER: Loving Father, thank You for this wisdom. You teach me to walk in true compassion and never to attack or judge those You called me to love. When others misunderstand or hurt me, guard my spirit against offense. Through Your eyes, I see their need for redemption, and I pray earnestly for their restoration. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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