With these three powerful 2 0 obj Almost two decades later, I heard another preacher expound Ezekiel 22:30 and some related passages. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. When we are vulnerable, we see the greater good in sharing our pain with others. 6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all. The prophet Ezekiel heard these words from God at a time when the kingdoms of Israel and Judah had been exiled. !5jOgxx Yv\MTDR85]Itg?vn.`g$D+;3%7*PQVR"m Y*v ]^9h7\ P.jy"L'Hg"v$]7bt\Gbjc3c:b`ZWPLB*r?"dqXZj9y3X8;.[\UR1[BNHXYH*pO2j{)3>O"K5w`eLW"ul read more, Scripture: `" TpgCzDEiOlfA)rmdu8Y Ezekiel 22:30, Ezekiel 23:30. HQ\!bY|?ZTWKU z01T*:nFZ#M&T3 MbWAvoI ' YPrVMF=qTVexg:~)[J0i#Zt7)o-zxR5qo5.%N-&J(l5Ni/#t5nhJHC#Q;S 15 Yes, truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. Think about that for a moment. We are planting the seeds so the Holy Spirit can work in hearts. STANDING IN THE GAP He greeted him and said, Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had? Bill answered, Yes, I certainly There is a gap between what we expect and what people do, what we put in the gap will determine how good the relationship is. I was at Bible study on Wednesday night just after Russia invaded Ukraine. As Christians, we needed to stand in the gap for all the people involved in this terrible chain of events. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of . 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 31 Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; Scripture: Ezek. His blood and His saving power are as fresh and powerful today as they ever have been. d. Standing in the GAP is a PLACE of GREAT DANGER! The wall of protection for the people is Gods love. Standing in the Gap - Today God Is First When someone is struggling in your community, pray about how you can help and then act on Gods instruction. Standing in the Gap by: Os Hillman January 18, 2023 I looked for a man among them who would build up the wall and stand before Me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found none. This series focuses on our role as intercessors, through prayer and action. Two things make trust hard, what you see and who you are. With these three powerful For example, when in recent years Ive engaged in evangelistic preaching in a hostile context, Ive often pondered Psalm 36:1 (NIV): I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked: There is no fear of God before their eyes., From my days as a seminary student, Ive often pondered Revelation 19:67 (NIV): Hallelujah! The Lord says: Stand in the way and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in; then you will find rest for your souls. Stand in the Gap (2 of 3) - Sermons & Articles - Preaching.com t-/}eQ?nY{L_i" 02iN%b^;oVU02_$s4A%jVs 12 Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.It pleased God to bruise Jesus to see Him take our place, to see Him wounded, to see Him take on the burden and curse of sin and to see Him die on our behalf. Standing in the Gap By Derek Prince "Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men." (1 Timothy 2:1) Paul tells us that the first priority of a Christian assembly is prayer.
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