The High Priestly ministry of Christ

Christ right now is in intercession. His entire being speaks on behalf of mankind at the right hand of the Father.

“For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:” (Heb 9:24 KJV)

“Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.” (Rom 8:34 KJV)

“Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.” (Heb 7:25)

Through the new birth and baptism in the Holy Spirit we have become one with the Great Intercessor:

“But the person who is united to the Lord becomes one spirit with Him.”(1 Corinthians 6:17 AMP)

“He is our great Intercessor. He is the great Intercessor for all mankind. As members of His Body, the Church, we partake in that intercession.”

Wilford Reidt, quoted in ‘The Art of Prayer’ by Kenneth E Hagin, Faith Publications

Intercession and prayer are not manufactured by human zeal or effort; they are the natural and inevitable out-breathing of fellowship with Christ.

“Christ is not sitting passively in blissful royal dignity, unmoved, while you intercede. NO! Never! You intercede because He intercedes. The Holy Spirit conveys to you the heartbeat of Jesus. You feel but the faintest burden of concern as compared with the infinite concern that Jesus feels for you and with you…

Christ is today the interceding Sovereign of the universe. His throne is one of intercession. One day He will rule by the rod – by His almighty power. Today He rules by His uplifted and extended hand – by prayer. His intercession is not symbolic but real, as real as it was when He interceded on earth. He is on the throne interceding for us and waiting for us to join Him as intercessors.”

Wesley Duewel ‘Mighty Prevailing Prayer’, Zondervan, page 41 & 43