Men to Stand in the Gap

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Read Ezek. 22:23-31.

When God looked for a man in Ezekiel's day, the conditions were not unlike we see today.  God is looking today for a man to fill the gap in church, Sunday School, business and the home.

What kind of men did God use to fill the gaps of the past?

Daniel (Daniel 1:8)

ƒ    Daniel was a clean man, one who purposed not to defile himself.

ƒ    He was a bold man, who stood for his God.  He didn't buy the theory that says "When in Rome do as the Romans do."  He wasn't ashamed of his God (Dan. 6:10).

David: a man after God's own heart. (1 Sam. 13:14)

    1.  To put God first.

    2.  To walk with him every moment.

    3.  To do nothing that would displease Him.

    4.  To live a life of practical righteousness.

    5.  To give Him your undivided attention.

    6.  To love Him supremely.

Moses: the Lord knew face to face.  (Ex. 33:11)

Abraham: separation and faith. (2 Cor. 6:17)

    1.  Separation from Canaan, Gen 12:10.

    2.  Separation from Egypt, Gen. 12:20.

    3.  Separation from Lot, Gen. 13:9.

    4.  Separation from Ishmael, Gen. 21:14.

    5.  Separation from Sarah, Gen. 23:2.

    6.  Separation from all, Gen. 25:5.

Elijah: he prayed. (James 5:17)

The ultimate gap is that which stands between God and man because of man's sin.  Into that gap has entered Christ Jesus, the Mediator (1 Tim. 2:5).

God is looking for saved, Spirit-filled, soul-winning men.  Does He have you?