We’ve walked through rose gardens and through hellfire, laughed until our stomachs hurt and cried until our eyes were red.
Through it all and yet still together and still choosing each other. Sometimes I wonder what I ever did to deserve a blessing like you.
One lifetime could never be enough for me to love you or to reward you for all that you have been to me. So I pray that God’s blessings follow you, our children and our grandchildren, through every generation.
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THE CORE DISPOSITIONS OF AN INTERCESSOR III
Matthew 9:36 (NKJV): "But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd."
In the previous devotions, we learnt that humility and empathy are core dispositions of an intercessor. The third defining disposition is compassion. Agape, the unconditional love of God, is the source of all true compassion; without it, our prayer lives easily succumb to cold duty or self-righteousness.
We see a striking example of compassion in the story of Job. While Job’s immense suffering forms the central narrative, God’s loving concern extends far beyond the main character. God cared deeply about the souls of Job’s friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar even after they offered flawed, painful, and accusatory counsel. Despite their hurtful words, God instructed Job to pray for them, making Job’s intercession the very doorway to God's mercy toward them and his own restoration.
Without genuine compassion, our own ego becomes vulnerable to injury. When people misjudge, criticize, or wound us, an unrefined ego reacts by attacking the very individuals God desires to redeem. Intercession demands that we rise above bruised feelings and personal offense.
When filled with God's compassion, we no longer see offenders as enemies to be defeated, but as broken souls to be brought before the throne of grace.
FURTHER STUDY: Colossians 3:12-13; Job 42:8-10
PRAYER: Loving Father, thank You for this wisdom. You teach me to walk in true compassion and never to attack or judge those You called me to love. When others misunderstand or hurt me, guard my spirit against offense. Through Your eyes, I see their need for redemption, and I pray earnestly for their restoration. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
THE CORE DISPOSITIONS OF AN INTERCESSOR II
Hebrews 4:15 (NKJV) "For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin."
In yesterday's devotional, we learnt that humility is one of the core dispositions of an intercessor. The second core disposition in the heart of an intercessor is empathy. Empathy is the sacred ability to step out of your own perspective and enter into another person's reality before you pass judgment on them.
It is easy to look at someone’s brokenness, rebellion, or mistakes from a distance and write them off. However, intercession calls us to a much higher standard: a place of compassionate identification rather than cold condemnation.
Consider a young man who comes across as insolent, aggressive, and rebellious. The world looks at him, sees his sharp edges, and quickly labels him a failure or a wasted life. But when empathy takes root in the heart of an intercessor, you stop looking merely at the outward behavior and begin to examine the hidden story behind it.
As you put yourself in his shoes, you may discover that he grew up without a father or a mother to guide him. He was never taught how to navigate life, and he may not understand what it truly means to be a man, a husband, or a father.
When you pause to consider his background, a vital question arises in your heart: Could I have been any better if I were raised under those same circumstances? That single realization shatters self-righteousness. It replaces pride with compassion and turns harsh judgment into earnest prayer.
Empathy allows us to see people not through the lens of who they are in their brokenness today, but through the lens of what God’s mercy can do in their lives tomorrow.
To be an effective intercessor, you must allow God to break your heart with the things that break His heart, feeling the weight of another's pain so that you can carry them to His throne.
FURTHER STUDY: Galatians 6:2; 1 Peter 3:8
PRAYER: Loving Father, I thank You for this Word. You have given me eyes that see people beyond their outward failures, hostility, or rebellion. You teach me never to be quick to judge, and how to walk in genuine empathy. Forgive me for the times I evaluated others without understanding their wounds or their story. You cultivate within me the compassion needed to feel the pain of the broken so I can intercede for them with love, truth, and grace. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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Today, I received the body of His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, at Entebbe International Airport.
The Queen Mother first informed me of his illness in November 2025, and we supported efforts to secure specialised treatment for him in Germany and later in the United States. Unfortunately, he died.
Throughout his reign as King of Tooro, Oyo was a good person and a good leader. His passing is a great loss to the people of Tooro and Uganda.
I encourage the people of Tooro to remain calm and avoid disorganisation, even in this difficult time.
May the Lord grant him eternal rest. Amen.
PRAY FOR ALL MEN: INTERCEDING FOR YOUR LEADERS
1 Timothy 2:1-2 (NKJV): “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence.”
It is your sacred responsibility as a believer to intercede for those in authority over you. This responsibility spans every realm of life: government officials on both the ruling and opposition sides, your pastors and spiritual leaders, and your managers in the workplace.
Crucially, Scripture never conditions this assignment on whether a leader is good or bad. God did not command us to pray only for those who are noble, fair, or like-minded.
Consider the sobering account of King Saul and David in 1 Samuel 16. When David was anointed, the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit came to torment the king. What we often overlook is that, despite Saul's deteriorating spiritual condition, he did not immediately lose his position as king. He remained in office, continuing to exercise authority over the nation.
When a leader struggles with spiritual torment, bitterness, or wickedness, everyone under their authority feels the strain. If your leader is in trouble, you are in trouble. Their decisions, moods, and spiritual posture may directly affect your environment. This is why intercession is not an endorsement of a leader's actions; it is spiritual wisdom. Praying for your leaders invites God's peace and restrains evil as you live in alignment with His Word.
FURTHER STUDY: Proverbs 21:1; Jeremiah 29:7
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, I thank You for this word. I lift up those in governments, my spiritual shepherds and my bosses. Lord, I bring them before You regardless of their character or how they treat me. You bless them, lead them, keep them and guide them. I pray for their families, businesses, dreams and aspirations. You increase them and all that belongs to them. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
KINGDOM FINANCE PRINCIPLES: GOD OR MAMMON?
Matthew 6:24(NKJV): “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon."
The Scriptures make it clear that it is entirely possible for money to function as a person's god. For many Christians, this is a subtle reality rather than a conscious choice. Money quietly ascends to the throne of their heart without them realizing it.
How can you tell when money has usurped God's place in someone's life?
One clear indicator is the disparity in effort. Compare what an individual is willing to sacrifice for financial gain with what they are willing to give to God. A person might pour endless time, energy, and resources into securing a lucrative deal, yet claim to be "too tired" or "too busy" when invited to worship, prayer, or ministry. When the pursuit of wealth consistently overrides spiritual devotion, money has become the primary master.
Another telltale sign is the willingness to compromise godly values for financial gain. When money becomes an idol, integrity is often traded for profit. A person might resort to lying, dishonesty in business, cutting ethical corners, or engaging in questionable practices simply because there is financial gain. When a profit opportunity tempts someone to override their conscience, disobey God’s Word, or compromise their character, money has taken precedence over God.
The love of money and a deep, reverent worship of God cannot peacefully coexist. Devotion to one inherently displaces the other. The issue is not whether we possess money, but whether money has begun to possess us.
FURTHER STUDY: 1 Timothy 6:9-10; Hebrews 13:5
PRAYER: Heavenly Father, thank You for this word. You search my heart and show me where my true devotions lie. I am free from the subtle snare of greed, compromise, and the false security of wealth. I choose to trust in Your provision above all else, and align my priorities so that my life reflects Your Lordship. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.