** Standing in the Gap **
This is my (YBSMike) interpretation of standing in the gap.What the Father is asking of us, is to be prepared 1st, because we are very, very close to the start of tribulation. When it starts, He will ask most to kneel, and Pray for those who will die "in sin" during this time. To those who offer to "stand in the gap", they are volunteering to suffer VERY, VERY, VERY MUCH, so that the sins of those sinners who never knew Jesus, can be atoned for, through that suffering. Atone means to "make up for" basically so atoning, is paying the price for another, or making amends for another. To make it as clear as possible, what Jesus did for all of humanity, by taking the sins of others, through His terrible sufferings, He's now asking some of us to do for the last generation, which is the worst and most sinful generation.
Jesus DID die for ALL of our sins, but that only applies to those who confess, repent and come to Him. The "gap" is best understood as "the people who are not covered by the death of Jesus", because they have not called on Him, confessed and repented for those sins. This is the "gap" spoken of in this video. Even though they did not repent, have never called on Jesus for salvation, or even change their sinful ways prior to death, through His unlimited Mercy, Jesus has STILL made it possible for them to go to Heaven, through intercessory, or others Praying for them, and atonement. You can offer this, and having done this myself in the past, on a lesser level, I can tell you that it will pummel you near or even at the edge of suicide type feelings very quickly, so bad can the feelings of despair be. It's tremendously difficult and should not be asked lightly, unless you are stable, and very secure in your own relationship with God.
I hope this helps newer Christians to understand what is being asked of them in this video. "standing in the gap" is a monumental thing to offer to the Lord, and as hard as it may be at times, nothing can touch those who are in that state. It's like being in the palm of God. The rewards in Heaven will be tremendous for all who are included in this group, but at the same time, not one will be frowned upon or considered any lesser than all others who enter Heaven, if they choose not to offer this help to their brothers and sisters in Christ. This is my understanding, and Jesus has used similar examples before, to make me confident enough to say that.
God Bless you ALL!
Here is a link to more explanation with scripture references
Stand In The Gap!
God’s Word calls us to stand in the gap, interceding for those around us, and forming a hedge of protection around them. We do this by always being prepared to speak God’s truth to them appropriately, and constantly offering intercessory prayer in their behalf. We are foolish and useless if we fail in this responsibility.
Thus says the Lord GOD; Woe unto the foolish prophets, that follow their own spirit, and have seen nothing! You have not stood in the gaps, nor have you made up the hedge for the house of Israel to stand in the battle in the day of the LORD. (Eze. 13:3, 5)
You do not have to choose to stand in the gap. This information is for everyone to be able to make a wise choice.
Maranatha,
Anna