Stand in the Gap – A call to Intercede
Recently I was deeply impacted and convicted after studying three amazing prayers of intercession recorded in Ezra chapter 9, Nehemiah leading the people in chapter 9 and Daniel 9 ; hmm…Interesting it is all 9 right, does it have anything thing to do with number 9? Well, I have no clue on that. But as I studied those chapters I was astounded at their heart of intercession- standing in the Gap for their nation, their people and crying out to almighty God on behalf of them. As God’s chosen leaders and shepherd’s their concern for the spiritual growth and well-being of their people was paramount and that reflects so vividly in their prayers that are passionate, heart rendering and powerful that the end result is corporate and national confession and repentance resulting in a spiritual revival of the whole nation. As you read through the three beautiful prayers of intercession - servant leaders crying out to God, you see so many