Gatekeeper

Many years back, I attended a worship seminar at St John - St Margaret church and at one of the workshops, this lady worship pastor shared with us her role as a gatekeeper when it comes to introducing new worship songs to the congregation. They have a worship committee to get through new songs and the lyrics so as to ensure that they are biblically correct.

I brought home this important message, and since then my husband and myself have been practicing this role of gatekeepers by His grace and discernment as older brethrens in the faith. We find this role necessary, especially in these last days when false doctrines come into the church;

Romans 16:17

I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them.

Matthew 7:15

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 

John 14:26

But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.

GOD knows our hearts and motives- we are concern for the future generation of young believers; the diluting of the Word, the powerful influence of the media, etc.  It has not been an easy task thus far as we have been seen as trying to "show off", "think we are so clever", "nosey", etc. but by His grace, we will stand up for our faith in the Lord Jesus.  Col 3:23 - whatever we do, we do it unto Jesus. 

Stand up, stand up for Jesus

1 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
ye soldiers of the cross;
lift high His royal banner,
it must not suffer loss.
From victory unto victory,
His army shall He lead,
till every foe is vanquished,
and Christ is Lord indeed.

2 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the trumpet call obey;
forth to the mighty conflict,
in this His glorious day.
Ye who are brave now serve Him
against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger,
and strength to strength oppose.

3 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
stand in His strength alone;
the arm of flesh will fail you,
ye dare not trust your own.
Put on the gospel armor,
each piece put on with prayer;
where duty calls or danger,
be never wanting there.

4 Stand up, stand up for Jesus,
the strife will not be long;
this day the noise of battle,
the next the victor's song.
To those who vanquish evil
a crown of life shall be;
they with the King of Glory
shall reign eternally.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?hl=en-GB&gl=SG&v=r11Gmdq__-8

May GOD raise up more gatekeepers for Him and His Word in these last days, especially the pastors and leaders who have studied His Word.