And I sought for a man among them
who should build up the wall
and stand in the breach
before Me for the land....
Ezekiel 22. 30
Sometimes we find ourselves
in a situation when
it is our turn at the plate.
It may be on the most
ordinary of days,
seeing an unexpected gap,
or finding a crisis bearing down.
We look around
and no one else
is rising to the occasion.
Suddenly we realize
it's our turn.
How are we responding
to those around us?
What are we doing
in building God's kingdom
right where we are?
One kindness heaped on another,
one sacrifice given
that no one may ever notice,
paying attention to what
is needed or crumbling.
If we always wait for someone else
to take the initiative,
the gaps get bigger.
What brick can we put into place
today in this situation
for the spiritual well being
of those we know
and those we don't yet?
Standing in the breach
is taking responsibility
when others can't,
don't or won't,
justifying inaction by saying,
It's not my problem!
But being faithful means
defending, providing, protecting,
and acting on it,
seeing a need
and walking toward it.
O LORD,
Grant us the courage
to stand up
and stand in the gaps
for Your glory,
just because we can.
You have strategically
placed us right here.
Help us faithfully follow You.
We don't know the outcome,
nor realize what we'll find
when we are faithful to You.
A lot hangs in the balance.
It always does.
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