“My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message” – John 17:20
Commentator and broadcaster Tony Snow announced that he had colon cancer in 2005. Following surgery and chemotherapy, Snow joined the Bush administration in April 2006 as press secretary. Unfortunately, on March 23 Snow, 51, a husband and father of three, announced that the cancer had recurred, with tumors found in his abdomen—leading to surgery in April, followed by more chemotherapy. Snow went back to work in the White House Briefing Room on May 30, but resigned August 31. Christianity Today asked Snow what spiritual lessons he has been learning through the ordeal.
He said the following about intercessory prayer: “When our faith flags, he throws reminders in our way. Think of the prayer warriors in our midst. They change things, and those of us who have been on the receiving end of their petitions and intercessions know it. It is hard to describe, but there are times when suddenly the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, and you feel a surge of the Spirit. Somehow you just know: Others have chosen, when talking to the Author of all creation, to lift us up—to speak of us!”
Tony died two years later.
We need to be men and women who regularly pray intercessory prayers for others, especially for their salvation. Today in prayer, look to the Lord and pray for those who you know who do not yet know Jesus Christ.
“To make intercession for men is the most powerful and practical way we can express our love for them.” – John Calvin
God’s Word: “But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” – Luke 22:32
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