Gatekeepers

 Scripture:

“They would spend the night around the house of God, since it was their duty to guard it and to open the gates every morning.” ‭‭1 Chronicles‬ ‭9‬:‭27‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Some of the Levites were gatekeepers. They had the responsibility of making sure the gates were opened each day and closed at night. They were considered Temple guards. They were to make sure nothing entered that was not right in God’s eyes. This verses says of the gatekeepers that they would spend the night around the house of God because it was their responsibility to open the gates each morning. 

Application:

These Temple Guards had the opportunity to spend the night around the house of God so they could be there to open the gates in the morning. Rather than go home at dark, they would spend the night around the presence of God. They chose God’s presence over convenience and even rest. I want to have a heart after God and spend time in His presence often. It has been a while since I had an all-night prayer gathering. I feel convicted this morning to spend more time in the presence of God.

Prayer:

Father, throughout my life there have been seasons where I would feel You draw me near and invite me into Your presence. I feel a stirring once again to draw near to You. Help me to live like the gatekeepers, spending time Your presence and not rushing through to the next event. Let me hunger and thirst for more of You at all times. Show me Your ways and teach me Your paths. I long for Your presence this morning. Come Holy Spirit and work in my life.

Yours,

Jeff