Ezekiel 22:30 “‘I searched for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand in the gap before Me for the land, so that I would not destroy it; but I found no one.’”
BE THE ONE
In this chapter, the Lord God is telling Ezekiel about the impending doom that is going fall upon Jerusalem. Here he is, the prophet of God, and he is hearing that there is no one to “stand in the gap” for his beloved city. No one is righteous enough. No one cares enough about God to rescue the city.
Aren’t you glad He sent Jesus to “stand in the gap” for us? He not only stood in for us, but He stood in for everyone from every generation. His righteousness was enough to rescue not just one city, but every city that repents and turns to Him. He took the spot in the gap that could be filled with no other.
TEACHING MOMENT
As believers, we are to teach our children to “stand in the gap” now. We need to stand proud and tall representing our Lord. If you haven’t noticed, the world is against us. Everywhere you look Christians are being persecuted and ridiculed. In many foreign countries Christians are being killed. But we have to stand up for Jesus, no matter the cost.
Now, don’t hear me saying that we should make our children martyrs. I am NOT saying that. But I am saying that we should teach them to stand up for the Word of God and how it tells us to live. Little Susie will face obstacles in her walk with Christ. People will challenge her beliefs. Make sure she knows how to answer.
Are you being challenged in your walk by a neighbor, fellow worker or even your boss? Or is your walk so private that no one even knows you are a believer? It is time to stand up. It is time to stand in the gap. It is time to take a stand for Jesus. Let others know exactly where you stand. And if you have confused someone by your lifestyle, ask them to forgive you. Set the record straight.
A Moment In Time 
Very entresting be blessed IJN
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blessed IJN
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