Esther shows us a powerful, symbolic example of the relationship between worship and intercession. By identifying with her people and preparing herself through prayer and fasting, Esther received the strategy she needed to go before the king. This principle is seen in so many instances throughout Scripture and is vital to understand as we seek God’s plan for our lives and world.

Intercession itself is a sacrificial act. We pray on behalf of others, humbling ourselves and identifying with them in a very personal way. As we do so the Lord changes our heart and reveals His perfect strategy. Are you willing to go to God first and wait on Him for your next steps?

(Be sure to catch up on last week’s teaching for Part I of this message!)

Blessings,

Worship Lyrics

Behold the Lamb
Words and Music by Tina Wurschmidt
Copyright 2015 - Three Streams Publishing

Worthy is the Lamb, the Lamb who was slain from the foundation of the world
Worthy is the Lamb, who humbly left His throne, to put on our flesh and bones
And His Kingdom came, and this world would never be the same
He forgave our sins, in the Power of His Father's Name for You and me

Behold the Lamb, Behold the Lamb
Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world

Holy is the Father whose eyes are too pure to look upon this evil world
Holy is the Father who had to look away from His own Son upon that day
And as the Son cried out, Father why have you forsaken me
In that moment separated by the sin that He was carrying for You and Me!

For God sent His Son in the fullness of time
This perfect spotless Lamb, came to bleed and die
He rose from the grave with the power to save
All who put their trust in His Holy Name

Behold the Lamb, Behold the Lamb
Behold the Lamb of God who gave his life to conquer sin and death
Behold the Lamb of God who gave his life to conquer sin and death


Hallelujah, He has risen, Hallelujah to the Lamb
Hallelujah, He has risen, Hallelujah to the Lamb

Behold the Lamb

Recommended Reading

The Hidden Power of Prayer & Fasting; Mahesh Chavda

Reese Howells, Intercessor; Norman Grubb

Hearing God’s Voice Made Simple (The Kingdom of God Made Simple, #3) by Praying Medic

Prophecy by Kent Christmas (Scroll to 45-minute mark!)