Gap Standers

 Scripture:

““I looked for someone 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 no one.” ‭‭Ezekiel‬ ‭22:30‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Observation:

Ezekiel was prophesying about the destruction of Jerusalem and Samaria because they had known God, but turned toward the idols of the people of the land they dwelt in. Ezekiel called them prostitutes who had  given themselves to idols, etc. In this verse, we see that God looked for someone among them who would stand in the gap and build up the wall, but He found no one.

Application:

When God looks to destroy a city, a nation, etc. because of their sins, He looks for someone who is building a wall and standing in the gap. If He finds someone, He won’t destroy the place. Sometimes He will remove that person and then allow His judgment to fall. The job of the intercessor or prayer warrior is to stand in the gap, knowing that our nation has sinned terribly against God. We are called to build a wall and stop the hand of God from bringing judgment. 

Prayer:

Lord, I know the US has many, many intercessors who haven’t bent the knee or bowed the head to the ways of this world. We are a messed up country, but there is still a remnant who have not turned to the enemy and who are crying out to You day and night. Hear our prayers from heaven and rend the heavens and come down. Come down in all Your power and might. Come down and rescue Your people. Save souls. Move is power my God. Bring an awakening to this nation.

Yours Forever,

Jeff