How can we apply the concept of mediation in our prayer life today? Moses Standing Between God and the People “ At that time I was standing between the LORD and you to declare to you the word of the LORD, for you were afraid of the fire and did not go up the mountain.” (Deuteronomy 5:5) Moses: A Preview of True Mediation – The scene is literal history: a man physically “between” God’s fiery presence and the nation. – Moses relayed God’s word and represented Israel’s need—two sides of one bridge. – This visible picture anticipates the greater, permanent Mediator God promised. Christ: Our Perfect Mediator – “For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus” (1 Timothy 2:5). – Hebrews 4:14-16 shows Him as the High Priest who sympathizes and invites us boldly to the throne of grace. – Hebrews 7:25: He “always lives to intercede for them.” – Because His sacrifice satisfied God’s justice once for all (Hebrews 9:12, 15), no additional human go-between is needed. What Mediation Looks Like in Daily Prayer • Approach with Confidence – We enter “by the blood of Jesus” (Hebrews 10:19-22). – Fear of judgment gives way to reverent assurance; the fiery mountain has become an open throne room. • Pray in His Name – John 14:13-14: asking “in My name” anchors requests in His character and work. – Every “In Jesus’ name” is more than a tagline; it is an appeal to His mediatorial authority. • Lean on His Righteousness, Not Ours – Isaiah 64:6 exposes our own righteousness as filthy rags. – 2 Corinthians 5:21 reminds us He became sin for us “so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” • Expect Ongoing Intercession – Romans 8:34: “Christ Jesus … is at the right hand of God and is interceding for us.” – Even when words fail, the Spirit “intercedes for us with groans too deep for words” (Romans 8:26-27). Practical Steps to Pray through the Mediator 1. Begin by acknowledging Jesus’ finished work. 2. Confess sin immediately, trusting His cleansing (1 John 1:9). 3. Bring requests boldly, yet submissively—“Your will be done.” 4. Intercede for others, echoing His heart (1 Timothy 2:1-2). 5. Close with gratitude, recognizing He is still carrying those prayers before the Father. Living Out Mediatory Love toward Others – Just as Moses pleaded for Israel (Exodus 32:11-14) and Jesus prayed for His disciples (John 17), we stand in the gap for family, church, and nation. – Practical outflow: • Regularly keep a prayer list of specific names and needs. • Fast occasionally, letting hunger remind you of people you’re lifting up. • When reconciliation is needed, be a peacemaker (Matthew 5:9), reflecting the Mediator you trust. Through Christ the greater Moses, mediation moves from a single prophet on a mountain to every believer at any moment—confident, cleansed, and called to intercede. |
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