Religion & Spirituality
Under the Old Covenant, the priests would make sacrifices and intercession on behalf of Israel’s forgiveness. They had to do this continually because the people kept breaking the Law, and they themselves were not perfect. But Jesus secured a New Covenant in his blood because he is perfect. He is now our high priest under this New and Better Covenant. He does not have to continually make sacrifices and ask for God’s forgiveness on our behalf. Instead, his intercession on our behalf focuses on strengthening us to receive the benefits and riches of God’s kingdom, so we are equipped and blessed to spread the Gospel. Jesus prays for us, through us. How does he pray through us? Through the gift of tongues. This message may give you a different perspective on what the Apostle Paul calls “praying with his spirit.” You can pray with your spirit, and when you do, you are yielding the power in your tongue to allow Jesus to pray for you through you.