Righteous Walls

I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one. Ezekiel 22:30

God is a little like the Marine Corps. He’s looking for a few good prayer warriors. He is holding back His judgment on a land filled with abominations, hoping that someone will show up to make a difference. He longs to bless. He desires to protect. His only hope is to love. But we force His hand to strike when we continue sinning. God is love – but He’s also just.

Do you whine and complain about the social injustices you see? Do you think that abortion is wrong? Do you have strong feelings about the onslaught of a vocal minority against prayer in schools? Do you hate racial prejudice? That’s good! You should! But you must do more than complain. You must pray. God is looking for someone to rebuild the walls of righteousness. Some people decry the walls that are put up by moral people. They call us phobic or unloving. But walls are a necessary part of protection. Strong walls will keep your children safe from those who would harm them. Strong walls allow you to sleep easy at night. The walls that righteousness builds will protect you and yours when the Devil’s attacks grow strong.

The foundation of these walls is prayer. Talk to God about your concerns. Ask Him for the wisdom to know what to do. Ask Him if you should do anything. Just because you are concerned doesn’t necessarily make you the one who should take charge and do something drastic about the situation. Not everybody is gifted the same way. Maybe your role is to support someone else who is a stronger, more charismatic leader. But don’t let your lack of leadership skills become an excuse to do nothing. Ultimately, it is not you who makes the difference. It is God in you. The weaker you are, the greater the skills of the Master Carpenter are shown. Remember, “Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world.”

You cannot build righteous walls without prayer. You cannot tap those hidden strengths without prayer. You cannot develop reliance on God without prayer. You cannot know His will without prayer. Prayer is central to the health and welfare of our land. Are you building?