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| For Our Church, Our City, and Our Nation |
Pastor Allan was preaching as
I took notes and present an edited message for you.
Pastor stated that our
society is entering a season of change and we need leaders who will not
compromise.
Many say I am only one
person, what can I do about it? You have
heard people make statements like: My vote doesn’t really count; or I’m not
educated or capable.
You might remember in 1963 that
one woman, Madalyn Murray Ohair, single handedly had prayer and Bible reading
removed from the public schools. She was one Voice used by Satan to destroy many lives.
One
Voice – One person can change public
opinion for the better.
Ezekiel 22:30 So
I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap
before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no
one.
For someone to stand in the
Gap, they intercede on behalf of another.
They rescue and plead for someone, even taking their place. We can stand in the gap for different things;
for salvation, for healing, for deliverance.
God is not a man, He speaks
to the elements.
Jeremiah 5:6 Run
to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem
Isaiah
59:16 He saw that there was no man, and
wondered that there was no intercessor;
God seeks for ONE person to
stand in the Gap for the city to prevent Judgment.
In the Bible I am reminded of
men of God who were willing to stand in the Gap
Moses stood in the Gap and
pleaded with God not to destroy the Children of Israel. God was angry with the
Children of Israel and wanted to execute judgment on them, but God listened to
Moses.
Samuel was another who cried
out in behalf of Israel
David’s heart was inclined
towards God and he worshiped in behalf of his people.
Psalms
106:45 And for their sake God remembered
His covenant, and relented according to the multitude of His mercies.
You have family members who
are not walking as they should. We put
our self in their place and we cry out to God to have mercy.
Jesus came down from heaven
to fill the Gap. He interceded as He
fulfilled the promise of a redeemer.
Jesus stepped up and took our place as He suffered a horrible death. He
was willing to die, to be resurrected and to be seated in order to fill the gap
and make a bridge between earth and heaven.
Jesus is the only way to the Father, and we can become a bridge for
someone who needs Jesus.
Peter and John stopped at the
crippled man, who cried out for alms.
They became the voice of God and the man was healed. Don’t walk past, but stop. You can be a
voice. Cry out the names of those who
need Jesus. Be noisy.
If one person in 1963 can
change for the wrong, may we sacrifice, fast and intercede and be heard to change our Nation.
Take advantage to stand in
the gap when you are worshipping. We all have needs. Some today are suffering in their bodies,
while others are still struggling in their addictions. We as believers can enter the throne room,
stand in the gap and seek their peace.
Some are attending church
alone, because you have a difficult time to get husband or wife, or even your
children to attend church. Stand in the
gap for them.
You as one person standing in
the gap – can and will make a difference.
1 comment:
I graduated in '63, and when I was a kid, in schools in Tacoma, and one in Portland, and Klickitat, hearing the Word of God through principles and teachers really made me know the Bible. I knew I was a rotten kid, b/c of my horrific life, and the Lord strongly broke into me when I was 20, b/c I was so sinful in Seattle I was considering suicide. Anyhow, it was a HUGE blessing for me to hear the Bible at school. Sorry to talk so much here, but you grabbed my attention and grabbed my heart. Thank you!
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