Interceding for our nation, city, people group, family, or generation also involves a deliberate choice to face the reality of sin, “undercover” sin, to identify with it in confession, and then to appropriate the delivering grace of God by faith. Satan always attempts to keep hidden the defilement of the land through historic sins. Further, the Enemy struggles to keep the church from its priestly role of asking for forgiveness and leading the way in repentance. This is why Paul exhorts, “first of all, that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men” ( 1 Tim. 2:1 ). The majority of a population may be continuing in their sin; however, a righteous remnant interceding on their behalf, can bring down mercy on the undeserving. We must never underestimate the power that is released when united believers intercede in humility. The Old Testament restoration books demonstrate how a believing remnant can set in motion the healing of even a divided, shattered, dispossessed nation. Most important was the heart attitude of these intercessors as they prayed the prayer of identification.
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