Standing in the Gap

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Standing in the Gap

Ezekiel 22:30 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.

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Legalizing Sin
Information from the White House Office of the Press Secretary for immediate release, May 31, 2011. Presidential Proclamation- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim June 2011 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Pride Month. I call upon the people of the United States to eliminate prejudice everywhere it exists, and to celebrate the great diversity of the American people. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth. BARACK OBAMA And not to add to the Commander in Chiefs words, however, it must also be Christian Shut Your Mouth month. Be aware: to the best of my knowledge, Mr. Obama is a Muslim, and in the Islam holy book, the Quran, isnt homosexuality the same affront to God as it is in the Holy Bible? Or does the President cast aside his own religion as he sees fit? He says in this statement, which can be downloaded off the internet, that he has set his hand in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven. I would like to know who he thinks our Lord is because my Lord is the only Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, which makes me wonder if Mr. Obama has converted to Christianity. On the same Facebook, you will find photographs of homosexuals making obscene gestures and quote, making-out, beneath a picture of Reagan. Has the President turned the seat of power in this once great country into a temple of sin, or is it a brothel?

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2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; God laid down the law. In the book The Holy Bible the word of God is spelled out. His will in your life is explained so clearly that even a child would get it. God is not interested in your opinion and he has not asked you to critique nor edit his word. A young man said to me once, The Bible was written by well-meaning men of God, however, for every word of wisdom, there are ten lines of pure bullshit. What do you say to such a brave and wicked boy? How do you minister to such an opinionated youth? At no more than 25 years, barely old enough to feed himself, and already a theologian; already a biblical scholar called, no doubt, to bring clarity and insight to the fabled doctrine of truth. 2 Timothy 4:4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables. Let me say that rather than arguing with this young fool, I simply shouted BOO! and judging by the look on his face, he either had a stroke or had soiled himself. I can only imagine that his reaction would have been one of stark terror should the author of the book been standing before him. Hebrews 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. So allow me to minister on this. We live in a world of legalized sin. Heathen legislations have taken and totally disregarded the will of God. Rallying support from a people who no longer fear the Almighty God, they have raised an army of disobedience, and under the banner of civil rights, have enslaved an entire generation once again into the bondage of sin and death. There are God fearing Christians today seeking after salvation with fear and trembling. Philippians 2:12 work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. Yet they no longer tremble in the presence of God. For fear of being ostracized by the community, fear of being singled out for persecution by their

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neighbors, they simply lay the Bible aside and pick it up again at their convenience. Another time, and another know-it-all child, is before me in my lobby. Picking up and reading one of my cards hes sees that I am a Christian. I didnt ask, nor did I care about his sexual orientation when he proclaims that he is a homosexual. He was apparently overcome by morbid curiosity when he asked, As a Christian, what do you think of that? Now, I would like you to remember, I asked this boy nothing nor have I any interest in his political opinion on my beliefs. So I answered him, Homosexuality is an abomination in the eyes of God. He confirmed my suspicions, with a grin, that he had already assumed my answer. With the high pitched voice of a boy not quite through puberty, he proclaims, Youre a homophobe. Besides, being gay isnt a sin anymore because its been legalized.So allow me to clarify a couple of things. The definition of phobia is, a persistent, abnormal, and irrational fear of a specific thing or situation that compels one to avoid it despite the awareness and reassurance that it is not dangerous. Im gonna assume that this 18 year old boy has never read either the Bible or the dictionary. I am literally twice his size and triple his age, and no doubt I could take him in a fight and no where do I find in the Bible that its okay to sin as long as you dont think youre sinning. An out of state minister friend of mine invited me to his church to hear him preach, and know this: my friend is an old fashioned fire and damnation preacher. The title of his sermon was Be not afraid. With apparent strength of conviction he says, Who do you fear man or God? He ministered out a healthy dose of brimstone on a government that legalizes sin. He ministers that God is no respecter of person, and that salvation is not based on law but faith in the will of God. He gets the blessing of the congregation in their Amen, being made up of heterosexual couples. Now believe on this: one week later he agreed to perform a gay marriage. It seemed that two friends of his daughter would like to have a same sex marriage and my minister friend has agreed. Obviously, Ive asked him why and I think youll like his answer. His church, doesnt want to lose their tax exemption.

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It would seem that if he refuses to do same sex marriages the church will have to pay property tax. His congregation, as well as himself, would rather face Gods wrath then pay tax penalties and theyre not alone. Many small churches are facing the same wicked government control. How can we say that we are Christian, yet fall so easily to the worlds will? How can we stand up and lay claim to Gods righteousness yet remain silent and conceal the word of God? How do you minister to a generation who thinks the Bible is bullshit, as they give in to their perverse natures? Read the book of Revelation. The world of Gods making is coming to a fiery end. When the Lord calls and asks, Who will stand in the gap? what will your answer be? Please pray with me: Dear Lord, though we live in a nation that as a whole no longer fears you, there are those of us Lord that still do as we continue to struggle against those powers and principalities who would attempt to make lies of your gospels of truth. We ask today Lord that you remember our struggles as you keep your hedge of protection around us. In Jesus name, these things we pray. Amen. Glenn The Deacon Mersereau