“Standing in the Gap”

“And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” (Ezekiel 22:30)

A person that “stands in the gap” for someone can deter the wrath of God on their life, giving that person a chance to repent. My father got my mother pregnant by force when she was a young lady in the 12th grade. My grandmother was old fashioned in her beliefs and made my mother marry him. She had four more children. But during that time, she gave her heart to the Lord!

For many years she was married to an alcoholic who could not keep a job. As my father grew older, her prayers were that “one day” he would give his heart to Jesus! He was in his late 80’s, but one day, he finally gave his heart to the Lord. My mother had “stood in the gap.” She kept the death angel from coming to get him until he would accept Jesus.

Today, God may use you to “stand in the gap” for that one soul. Say “yes” to Jesus! Have a blessed day and always be willing to “stand in the gap” for that one soul.

Sherry

Drawing a “Line in the Sand!”

Nowadays, it is becoming more and more difficult to “draw a line in the sand.”

Our school children have cell phones, TikTok, etc., television, and much more to draw them into things of Satan. Even good children face things that we never had to face!! We cannot give in to Satan! We must stand firm on God’s Word, with wisdom, in love, and with an understanding heart!

The Lord is telling us to make a stand… “Joshua had to make a stand also! It wasn’t easy, but he said these words, “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15

Today, you may think that your children will not be tempted. There are “lying spirits” that will tell them, “It’s ok; it’s just a drug.” or, “It’s OK, you won’t get pregnant!” or “It’s OK, you can try just a little bit!”

No! You cannot allow Satan to have to your children! “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!”

If you will set your heart to say this and believe it, the Lord God will watch over and protect your children!!” we thank God for His Word!

Sherry

“But He knoweth the way that I take: and when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10

It’s hard, sometimes, to go through a trial, especially when you cannot “feel His presence.”

Job was a great and humble man of God and God had given him great riches and wealth. But God “put him to the test.” In one day, Job lost his 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, all his 500 yoke of oxen, and 500 donkeys to the Sabeans. Immediately after that, fire fell from Heaven and burned up all his sheep and his servants, then, the Chaldeans came in and took his camels, and killed his servants. But that’s not all, his “seven sons and three daughters“ were killed when his house collapsed. And that’s not all, God allowed Satan to “test him even more.” Job was struck with boils from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet! And if that wasn’t enough, he had a “nagging wife, who had no pity for Job.” (That was the worst part!)

You may be going through a test today, but you will come forth as pure gold, just like Job. God’s not mad at you, He loves you! He is just testing you, and you will pass the test! Have a blessed day.

Sherry