* There is a gap that exists between mankind and God.
* Spiritually, that gap has been bridged by Jesus.
* But we can bridge that gap as we represent Jesus to others.
* We are called to “stand in the gap” for people and nations.
* Job’s fortunes were restored “when he prayed for his friends.”
* He interceded for them - stood in the gap.
* NOTE - God allows conflict so you can intercede for others (not get bitter toward them).
* Ezekiel stood in the gap for his nation.
* Many of our Biblical heroes did the same.
* vs 30 - “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.”
* God is looking for gap-standers today.
* Those who will stand for others and bridge the gap as an intercessor.
* When we do, we become something special.
* EX: Linchpin (hitch-pin)
* Farm Equipment
* Lawn Mower
* The linchpin is small and insignificant on its own but strong and indispensable the moment it is placed in the gap for which it was designed.
* God has designed each of us to fill a gap in culture so that we can connect God with those who are disconnected from Him.
* On our own, we’re small and insignificant.
* Filling the gap God has called us to fill, we are strong and indispensable.
* God is looking for linchpins. Will you be one?