With the critical mid-term elections coming up later this year, we have been encouraging intercessors to engage in “Intercessory Activism.” What is that? Intercessory Activism is promoting and releasing Kingdom of God values in today’s political process. We do this by adding action to intercession, joining in political campaigns we know are promoting biblical values, and voting in elections for the candidates whose principles reflect our nation’s Constitutional values. 

This kind of activism is not to demonstrate what you are “against” as much as it is “for” the kingdom of God (Proverbs 21:15). We can, in part, be the answers to our own prayers when we become message-bearers of kingdom principles in the public square. Whether it’s going to meetings, volunteering in local events, or building relationships with local leaders, intercessors have ongoing opportunities to make a huge difference right at home.

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Consider these biblical examples of how God-fearing servants engaged in the political spheres of their day to bring national impact.

Daniel interceded and spoke to kings concerning national matters (Daniel 1:17-2:45). As an intercessor with a gift of interpreting dreams, Daniel made himself available to the nation’s heathen ruler as a counselor and confidant. By doing so, he won the heart of the king and broke the spirit of Idolatry in the land. Today, thousands of prophetic intercessors are discerning God’s heart for their communities and this nation and boldly sharing these revelations with politicians, both saved and unsaved.

Jeremiah spoke God’s word for the nation to government officials (Jeremiah 36:27-32). Even though the king refused to heed the statutes of the Lord written on sacred scrolls, Jeremiah stood firm and delivered God’s judgment to the rebellious ruler. Likewise, today, prayer warriors are fighting for the Word of God to be upheld through verbal and written declarations, daring to confront leaders and politicians who neglect and oppose God’s Word.

Mordecai mobilized intercessors for national breakthrough (Esther 4:12-17). As a spiritual father to Esther, Mordecai called the nation to prayer and saw deliverance as God’s intervention overturned a deadly decree against the Jews. Esther used her God-given beauty to win favor with the king and change national laws. Today, thousands of prayer mobilizers are calling their communities to prayer realizing the power of corporate agreement to break strongholds and ungodly judgments in the land.

In the New Testament, the disciples prayed for greater boldness in the face of opposition and threats (Acts 4:29). They didn’t let criticism or fake news stop them from spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul reached national leaders with the kingdom message (Acts 26-27). His willingness to suffer for Christ gave him a national platform to share the kingdom of God with rulers across the known world. Even Jesus demonstrated zeal for His Father’s house by disrupting the peddlers and embezzlers of the day, making a public spectacle of their sin (Matthew 21:12-13). All of these are testimonies of intercessors who were willing to put action to their prayers. By their obedience, powerful things happened that brought lasting change to their communities and nation.

What is the Lord calling you to do? Are you a Daniel with wisdom and revelation to share with influential people? Are you a Jeremiah with writing abilities to clearly articulate the ways of God to a lost generation? Are you a Mordecai willing to call others in your community together for corporate prayer?

If you have already stepped into this realm and are experiencing opposition and attacks, can you rejoice and pray for even greater boldness? Are you willing to suffer hardship if it means gaining an audience with powerful leaders? Are you zealous for the Lord’s House and ready to guard and defend the call of intercession in this hour?

Intercessory Activism is not for the faint of heart, but the bold in spirit. Let us take our cues from Scripture and put action behind our prayers to see God’s kingdom come here on the earth as it is in heaven.

This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is close at hand and my righteousness will soon be revealed.” (Isaiah 56:1 NIV)