One of my favorite accounts in the Bible is the creation story - the drama of our beginnings - both the earth's and ours personally. I love to read the story of how God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit together created the world and all that's in it. Genesis shows us, too, how God is always willing to give us a second chance.
In the first part of this study we learned how God created the earth and mankind, and we also saw the beginnings of Satan and how he corrupted Adam and Eve.
Do you believe that intercession is only for a skillful few who have been given a special gift for it? This is not what the Bible teaches. It tells us that God wants all of us to be intercessors. Intercession is simply one form of prayer. At its most basic, it is praying for someone else. At its most sublime, it is sharing God's heart for the world and cooperating with Him to bring His desires into existence.
In the first part of this study, we learned that God wants all of us to be intercessors -- to cooperate with Him in bringing His plans to fruition. We also began to look at some of the principles of intercession. In this second part, we will show you what else the Bible teaches to make us successful intercessors.
Consider two things. First, next to Israel, Iraq is the nation most often mentioned in the Bible. Second, today's newspapers are filled with articles about Iraq because of current world events. Considering the significance of Iraq in the history of Israel can only make us wonder what God has planned for this country today and in the future.