Ezekiel 22:30 – “And I searched for a man among them would build up the wall and stand in the breach before Me for the land, so that I would not bring it to ruin; but I found no one.”

Today can be a day of divine encounters.   We may entertain Angels unaware and people who can further our work and walk.

Ezekiel was given a word of judgment and warning for the nation.  What a word that was.  God had proposed and planned judgment but hoped for someone (just one person) who loved and cared enough to intercede for deliverance. 

Imagine that God was looking for just one person.  That one could build up the wall (become a spiritual covering).  One person could become a human wall between God’s wrath and the people—one person who loved enough to do what could cost them their lives. 

If God found one person, the judgment would be averted.  But no one was found.   Not even one loved enough and was willing to become selfless enough.  Jesus said, “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith in the Earth?”  Will there be anyone who loves enough to act as a wall and stand in the gap to be a human shield?  Will there be any selfless people?

1 Corinthians 13, the Love chapter is not just about human and romantic relationships. It is the heart of God.  Love is selfless, and love gives completely.

Some use 1 Corinthians 15:10 to justify spiritual inadequacy, “BUT by the grace of God I am what I am…”  That was not an excuse but a revelation of the current condition, not the finished product.   Paul said, “Although I’m not perfect, I continually seek to be.”  He was continually being transformed into the image of Jesus.

1 Corinthians 16:14 sums it up: “Let ALL that you do be done in love.” The question that the Spirit of God asked was, “How much do you love?” We must constantly remind ourselves that love is an action word, not simply an emotion. Love does not just offer words.

Therefore, when we see the impending judgment.  Judgment that is impossible to miss; the question is, “How much do we love?”  Can we go about our business, live unaffected lives, see the eternal destruction, and not act?

I am crushed personally because of my negligence in this.   My selfishness is condemning me.  While multitudes are standing at the gate of destruction, my infrequent intercession is overwhelming.

I urge you to pray from the heart: “Lord, forgive me for not being that one who builds the wall and fills the gap.  Help me to become consumed with compassion and commitment to be the volunteer You desire and need. Help me to have the heart You have, that NONE BE LOST!”

If it resonates, receive it and act upon it.  

May the Grace, Mercy, Peace, Love, Provision, and Power of the Lord be with you today and every day!