The Bishop’s Mind: Christian Wisdom, Daily Devotionals & Empowering Messages for Kingdom Living

  Abraham the Powerful Intercessor: 3 Essential Qualities Every Prayer Warrior Must Develop "Will not the Judge of all the earth do right?" – Genesis 18:25    One of the most remarkable examples of intercessory prayer in Scripture is found in the life of Abraham. In Genesis 18:22-33, Abraham boldly stood before the Lord on behalf of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. His prayer reveals the heart of a true intercessor someone willing to stand in the gap for others and plead for God's mercy rather than judgment.    An intercessor is a prayer warrior who stands in the gap to advocate, pray, and petition God on behalf of others. Rather than focusing solely on personal needs, intercession involves lifting up individuals, communities, and nations so that God's grace, justice, healing, and protection may be manifested throughout the earth.    Abraham's conversation with the Lord provides a powerful blueprint for effective intercession. His e...

  God’s Math Always Adds Up: Faith, Grace, and the Equation of Righteousness "So also, Abraham 'believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.'" – Galatians 3:6 (KSB)                                                                                                                            Have you ever heard someone say, “The math ain’t mathing”? It’s a phrase people use when things don’t add up or make sense. But here’s the truth,  God’s math is always mathing. Paul uses Abraham in Galatians 3:6 as a powerful example. Abraham believed God, and that was what counted as righteousness not perfe...