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 (Ezekiel 22:30, KJV ).
God is always looking for a vessel to use, a man after His heart to establish His mandate upon the earth. God has a burning desire to establish His mandate upon the earth but the question is, where are the men to establish the mandate of God? Are there men walking at the frequency of God to establish His mandate upon the earth?
Are there people that have the burning desire of God, with the fire of God shut up in their bones to see the will of God done and the mandate of God established upon the earth?
According to Worldometer and Wikipedia, the United Nations estimated the world population on 22nd November 2022 to stand at 8.1 billion people walking the earth. Yes the harvest indeed is plenty, but where are the labourers?
This has always been the burning heart desire of God, seeking labourers for His vineyard; people to establish His will and mandate and save the lost.
And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. (Matthew 9:35-38)
We can see that it has always been the intention of God to establish His will upon the earth, but God will not do it alone. He is looking for vessels. People who will make themselves available would be used as honourable vessels.
Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from these things [which are dishonorable—disobedient, sinful], he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified [set apart for a special purpose and], useful to the Master, prepared for every good work. (2 Tim 2: 21 AMP)
In the ‘Lord’s Prayer’, we see our Saviour Jesus, teaching the disciples to pray “…Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven…” (Matthew 6:10).
This is the original intention of God, where heaven and earth become one. Where there is heaven on earth, the earth and heaven fused together and the glory and presence of God is manifested in both.
When God created man, Adam, who was placed in the garden of Eden, Adam could hear the sound of God walk in the garden. God was very close to man. Heaven and earth were united. God made man for fellowship, and while man was sinless walking in the will and purpose of God, the presence and glory of God was strong around him such that He could feel, hear, commune and communicate with God as a friend. He lacked nothing and all that was needed was for him to be available for communion and fellowship. There was no struggle, no need looking for his daily bread for they were all available to him in the garden, until sin entered.
The days are coming when this same purpose of God will be fulfilled, and His will will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. (Revelation 21: 1 NKJV).
For behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. (Isaiah 65:17)
“For just as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, will endure before Me,” declares the LORD, “so your descendants and your name will endure. (Isaiah 66:22)
So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee. (Isaiah 51:11)
that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God. (Romans 8:21)
But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. (2 Peter 3:10).
But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. (2 Peter 3:13).
The sky receded like a scroll being rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved from its place. (Revelation 6:14).’
Whenever God speaks a word, He watches it to bring it to pass. At the right time, He fulfills it.
The LORD said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.” (Jeremiah 1:12 NIV).
The least of them will become a thousand, and the smallest one a mighty nation. “I am the Lord; When the time is right, I will do this swiftly.” (Isaiah 60:22 ISV).
Now the question is what is the right time? What is the context of time in the sight of God?
Dearly beloveds, be not ignorant of this one thing: that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. (2 Peter 3:8 NMB).
For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night.(Psalm 90:4 ESV).
From the passages above, it is clear that the context of time with God is not always the same as man views time. A long time with man can seem like a very short time to God while a short time to man may seem like a long time to Him.
God promised Abraham that his descendants would be strangers in a country not their own for 400 years and that they would be enslaved and mistreated there.
Then the LORD said to him, “Know for certain that for four hundred years your descendants will be strangers in a country not their own and that they will be enslaved and mistreated there.(Genesis 15:13).
But it was not until after 430 years before the Israelites were freed from Egypt.
Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years. (Exodus 12:40)
While the time was right at 400 years, the Israelites could not leave Egypt at exactly 400 years because there was no man to establish the mandate of God and serve as a useful tool for the fulfillment of the promise of God on His people.
Remember. When God wants to perform a work upon earth He uses men. Men who are ready to do His will.
The intention of God was burning in His heart to liberate His people from slavery, until He found Moses, a man who had the burning desire to see his people free, who was walking at the same zeal and passion as God. He carried the fire of God shut up in his bones to see freedom for his people Israel, so much so that while he was brought up in Pharoah’s house, he shunned the pleasures of sin in the palace to be, and identify with his people, Israel.
By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. 27 By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. 28 By faith he kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel. (Hebrews 11:24-28)
In conclusion, let me boldly state that if any man would make himself a willing tool in the hands of God, He will use him for the establishment of His will, purpose and mandate on the surface of the earth. Are you that man God is earnestly seeking?
If a man will carry the burden of God upon him, and yearn for the salvation of souls and the establishment of God’s kingdom on earth, such a one would be mightily used by God.
So why are many Christians not being used as they should to fulfill God’s purpose on earth?
Their cravings and desires are in contrast with the passions and desires of God. They are not tuned to the frequency and heartbeat of God. Ask 100 Christians today how they want God to bless them and only a few will make mention of what is the burden and heartbeat of God.
A greater percentage of Christians today are after worldly matters, worldly affairs, worldly riches. Only a few today are mindful of kingdom riches and heavenly affairs. Prosperity messages everywhere. Don’t get me wrong! I am not against prosperity but if all we talk about, and are concerned about as Christians is simply prosperity in this world, then we are the most miserable of all men.
Let me end it by quoting apostle Paul’s epistle:
And if our hope in Christ is only for this life, we are more to be pitied than anyone in the world.(1 Cor. 15:19 NLT).
And this is how KJV puts it:
If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.
Therefore know this beloved, you are made like God for God’s purpose. Adam and Even were not put in the garden to prioritize the resources of the garden above God. Communion, service and fellowship was a higher priority. Today, there are many Christians who are putting the cart before the horse, hence, the body of Christ is not permeating the world and casting away the works of darkness as it should.
It is a gross error indeed to prioritize resources above the source. Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33).
May I leave you at this juncture, and may the Spirit of God grant you more insight and understanding in this matter.