Stand in the gap

A friend wrote asking what I meant by saying we must 'stand in the gap' for people yesterday. In the days of Ezekiel, God was going to punish Israel unless someone stepped forward to stand in the gap, to be an advocate for the people. God said He would not punish the people if anyone could make a case as to why they shouldn't be punished. Sadly, no one came forward.

Let's not repeat the mistake. There are so many people that need our prayers. Let's continue to stand in the gap for a relationship to be restored, for the health of a loved one to be renewed, for the heart of a loved one to change. People in our lives, whether family, friends or co-workers need our prayers. People in our church need our prayers. Particularly those that are in leadership positions. They're the ones attacked the most by the enemy. And also those in other positions of leadership, like our political leaders.

God didn't give up on the people until no one stepped forward. It's not too late. There's still hope if we stand firm in the gap for each other. Be blessed.