The Gate Keeper by definition is one who is alert and trustworthy. They are to guard the entrances and exits of important establishments at the the first sign of any trouble. We, the children of God, have an obligation also to be gate keepers over our own lives, by keeping a watch over our souls. When we place barriers that help us according to Galatians 5:16 “walk after the spirit, so we will not fulfill the lust of the flesh” we protect our personal spiritual territory from being invaded by the enemy.
Above all else guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Keep your mouth free from perversity, keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead; fix your gaze directly before you. Give careful thought to the paths for your feet and be steadfast in all your ways. Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your feet from evil.” Proverbs 4:23. We are to be morally aware of what we allow in our hearts and minds (through our eyes and ears)that drive us away from the desires of the Lord.
“Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you have been bought with a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. “Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the Lord evil is avoided”. Proverbs 16:6.
“We have an adversary the devil, we must be alert and sober minded. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5:8. If you are experiencing spiritual turbulence or attacks in your home, marriage, finances, job, health, or your children have gone astray. Look for the root cause. The devil comes to steal, kill and destroy. Root out sin from your camp and fortify your mind, body, soul and sprit with the word of God through fasting and prayer.
Today our homes require us to be gate keepers. We are to protect the doors/ window and entrances of our homes. Like these entrances spoken of in the Bible, we have an enemy we need to be on guard daily to make sure there are no breaches that expose us to spiritual attack. When we become lazy and not diligent, the enemy uses this as an opportunity to raise havoc in our lives and family. Today homes are being broken, marriages destroyed, children’s lives wasted and spiritual territory lost because there are NO GATE KEEPERS!
“How can anyone enter a strongman’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first tie up the strong man?” Matthew 12:29. We must “Put on the whole armor of God, that we may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11. The Holy Spirit will lead and guide us into all truth as we wage an effective warfare against the enemy. We will overcome the wiles of the devil, when we seek God for His divine strategy. If you are currently under attack, please know who is responsible for that battle. It is not your spouse, boss, neighbor, etc. “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual wickedness in heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12.
Rise up! Do not leave your home wide open for the devil to come in and destroy it. It’s time to take your rightful place, reclaim your territory (take back what’s rightfully yours) and reign victorious for the Kingdom of God!
In His Service,
Carolyn