The Power Of Intercessory Prayer

wonders.

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(2) The royal official could care less about witnessing a miracle. It

was his desperate need, not curiosity, that drove him to Jesus.

(3) God can still distinguish the difference between the curios and

the needy today.

IV. The Nobleman’s Household

[A] This was an important man and so his household would included

his wife, his children, other relatives as well as his servants.

(1) Even this man’s servants shared his concern for his son.

(2) All of his household was about to be changed for ever by his

Visit to Cana.

V. Jesus’ Response To This Man’s Plea For Help

[A] This man came to Jesus with a dersire to lead Jesus to His house

but Jesus said;

John 4:50 (KJV)

50 “… Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.”

[B] Thus we see the powerful impact of intercessory prayer.

(1) This man’s son was so sick, he could not find help for himself.

(2) He may have been delirious, feverish or even comatose,

(3) The boy was helpless.

[C] His father had faith that carried him into the presence of Jesus.

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(1) Jesus had responded to the father’s faith.

(2) This father would have never set out to find Jesus unless he had

So belief, some budding hope that Jesus could make a difference.

(3) Otherwise he would have stayed by his son’s side during his final

hours.

(4) His faith was further tested by Jesus’ command;

Go thy way; thy son liveth. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken unto him, and he went his way.

(5) With every command there is a promise!

(6) With every step of obedience we move further into the circle of

God’s richest blessings.

VI. Jesus’ Unbounded Power

[A] This miracle demonstrates Jesus’ Power is unbounded.

(1) The twenty mile space between Jesus and the sick boy

meant nothing.

(2) The twenty or so miles was no barrier to our Lord.

(3) From the moment Jesus spoke the Word, the boy was

instantaneously healed, made whole!!

[B] The next day the man is on his way home, his servants come to

meet him with joyful news.

(1) He asked them, When did he get better?

(2) The seventh hour yesterday.

(3) By this , the father knew it was at the exact time that Jesus had

spoken.

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[C] The greater miracle.

(1) The nobleman, his household and his servants became believers.

(2) All of those people who had seen what faith in God could do,

made a decision to receive Christ as their Lord!

[D] If you know somebody who has a need, pray for them, stand in

the gap for them.

(1) God is not limited by space.

You can intercede for; (1) Your sick family members

(2) Lost family members

(3) C0-workers

(4) Class mates

(5) Church, the services, pastor etc..

(6) Nation

(7) Missions

(8) Shut-ins

(9) anybody you know.

There is power in prayer!!

God may be calling some of you into the ministry of intercessory prayer.

James 5:16 “…The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”