The Gatekeepers - 1Chronicles 26 One Chapter Project According to the Old Testament, a gatekeeper was a Levite. Gatekeepers were also watchmen on the walls.They were ministering priests from the tribe of Levi. Gatekeepers were trusted officials and high priests in the servant role of protecting the Lord’s house. They were stationed at all 4 gates (N,S, E, W). They also appointed and taught others around them to guard the gate as well. Their hearts were fully committed to the Lords will. You and I are today’s gatekeepers and we must hope and pray for revival and eagerly await the Lord’s return. We need to be always prepared and continually remind others to be ready. Gatekeepers made sure that nothing unholy entered into God’s house and nothing was allowed to leave unless it had approval. They were in charge of the Temple items and treasuries of the House of the Lord. How well are we playing this role as Youth leaders? We have been called just like young Jeremiah to minister to the people of our times. How well are we keeping the Lords temple (our bodies) and all the treasuries of the House of the Lord (our fellow youth? Gatekeepers have three primary roles 1. To protect the Lord’s house . This means they defend the gospel, the truth of the Word and Protect the holiness of God’s house. Their hearts are on fire with the Fear of the Lord. They want the Lord’s house to be a house of Prayer and they are not content until they see the Lord’s will come to place. The gatekeeper protects the House. They know the scriptures well and are full of understanding. They are bold to speak out against the sins of the church- even if it means they will be mocked, hated or even kicked out of the church They stay close to the House of the Lord 2. They keep the Lord’s people on the right path, keeping them from drifting from the Lord. As a staff or sheepdog would keep the sheep together from straying, so the role of gatekeeper is the same. He is responsible to oversee the people, gently guide the drifter back and keep those on the threshold of evil paths from taking another step in the wrong direction. They are bold and not afraid to tell the truth of Gods word, knowing fully well they are saving many from the fires of eternal hell.They are prayer warriors and intercessors for the people 3. They keep watch for the master’s return ; ready to usher in the King of Glory. Hmm I wonder how many of us have really taken time to ponder upon our call to christian leadership. Be aware that our current executive positions are no small jokes in the sight of God This role of gatekeeping i find very relevant today considering the challenges facing our church. A gatekeeper protects the house of the Lord from corruption and worldly ideas. Stand true to the Word of God and do not waver. Protect the people from following lies, false ideas and wrong doctrine. Protect and cling tightly to the Word of God, protecting the Lord’s house and His Ways. You must keep the people from stumbling off the narrow path. Keep the Lord’s sheep safe until He comes back again, always staying ready and looking out for your master Jesus return at yet another Christmas. He has commanded us to watch for His return. I pray that God Himself, the God of peace, may sanctify us through and through even as leaders who do not know how to carry ourselves are are so full of too many weaknesses. May our whole spirit, soul and body be kept blamelessat the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the one who calls us is faithful and He will do it in Jesus name. (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24)
Posted on: Wed, 03 Dec 2014 09:41:54 +0000
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