09/30/2022
This is powerfully Beautiful.
Daily in His Presence Devotional.
Bro Matthew Jesus.
30-09-2022
"And he set the gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the Lord, so that no one who was in any way unclean should enter." 2 Chronicles 23:19.
To our modern minds, the idea of being a gatekeeper can sound insignificant. It almost seems demeaning. What could be less important than merely watching a gate? Could this possibly be difficult or demanding? But the Bible tells us that the gatekeepers were important people with critical assignments.
We see the importance of gate keepers when Jehoiada, the high priest, began cleansing the land of the influence of the evil Queen Athaliah. He installed Joash as king and sought to remove all idol worship. Under his leadership, βall the people went to the house of Baal and tore it down, and they broke in pieces his altars and his imagesβ (v. 17).
As part of this commitment, Jehoiada sought to assure that the people obeyed Godβs laws and that the Temple remained pure and undefiled. This meant he needed to recruit people whom he could trust to guard the Temple gates as gate keepers.
Brethren, these people had to have discernment and be sensitive to the things of God. They had to be bold and courageous, willing to stand up to anyone whom they felt should not enter.
Today, God calls you to the Ministry of gate keepers. Remember that there are no insignificant assignments in Godβs Kingdom. You have an important role to play. You have been given unique gifts and resources. God has a special call on your life. Seek to be faithful in every task. Work as unto Him. Give your all in whatever He calls you to do. Commit your life to serving Him faithfully
PRAYER GUIDE
Holy Spirit, revive my spiritual life and anoint me to succeed in ministry and calling, in Jesus name.
Father, give me the grace to stand in the gap always, in Jesus Mighty Name Amen.
Thank You God for answering my prayers, in Jesus name.
Pray Psalm 24