MEMORISE
So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gup before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found no one (Ezekiel 22:30).
READ:
Ezekiel 22:24-31
[24]. "Son of man, say to her: ‘You are a land that is not cleansed or rained on in the day of indignation.’
[25]. The conspiracy of her prophets in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing the prey; they have devoured people; they have taken treasure and precious things; they have made many widows in her midst.
[26]. Her priests have violated My law and profaned My holy things; they have not distinguished between the holy and unholy, nor have they made known the difference between the unclean and the clean; and they have hidden their eyes from My Sabbaths, so that I am profaned among them.
[27]. Her princes in her midst are like wolves tearing the prey, to shed blood, to destroy people, and to get dishonest gain.
[28]. Her prophets plastered them with untempered mortar, seeing false visions, and divining lies for them, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord God,’ when the Lord had not spoken.
[29]. The people of the land have used oppressions, committed robbery, and mistreated the poor and needy; and they wrongfully oppress the stranger.
[30]. So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.
[31]. Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; and I have recompensed their deeds on their own heads,” says the Lord God.
EXPOSITION
Whenever God wants to execute His plans on earth, He graciously uses man. In every generation, God looks for a man who makes himself available and responsible to represent Him in executing His plan on earth. Some biblical examples are Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, Elijah, Nehemiah, Isaiah, among others. God was disappointed in family of Eli, the priest (1 Sam. 3:1-7). He also expressed such disappointment when the people of Judah were about to be exiled (Jer. 5:1; Ezek. 22:30). What can we say about our own generation where manipulation, lying, bribery and corruption, atrocity, fake Christians, false prophets and teachers, and other terrible phenomena pervade even the Church?
The truth of the matter is that, no matter how things may be in a generation, God still looks for a man in each home, community, nation and the whole world, to stand for His truth and righteousness. If God finds no one to rebuild the walls of righteousness, and stand in the gap before Him for the people of his/her own generation, God permits evil things to happen to that generation (Jer. 5:1; Ezek. 22:30-31).
You can be the one God will find and use in this generation, if you reposition yourself by living a separated life (2 Cor. 6:14-17). Whatever you do, whether a teacher, lawyer, doctor, police officer, judge, trader, or businessperson, do it as a Christian, and unto the glory of God (1 Cor. 10:31). Until you are positively different, you cannot make a positive difference (Job 14:4).
SUGGESTED HYMN FOR TODAY:
CAC GHB 208
1. I've a message from the Lord,
Hallelujah!
The message unto you I'll give,
'Tis recorded in His Word,
Hallelujah!
It is only that you "look and live"
Chorus:
Look and live," my brother, live!
Look to Jesus now and live,
Tis recorded in His Word,
Hallelujah!
It is only that you "look and live!"
2. I've a message full of love,
Hallelujah!
A message, O my friend, for you;
Tis a message from above,
Hallelujah!
Jesus said it – and I know 'tis true!
3. Life is offered unto thee,
Hallelujah!
Eternal life thy soul shall have,
If you'll only look to Him,
Hallelujah!
Look to Jesus who alone can save.
Amen
PRAYER POINTS
1. Lord, help me to reposition myself to be the one You will use for my generation.
2. Lord, give me spiritual capacity to live a life consecrated unto You among the ungodly people around me.
3. Lord, let there be revival of evangelism and holy living in our local assemblies.
EXTRA READING FOR TODAY:
Ezekiel 32:1-34:24
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 DAILY DEVOTIONAL GUIDE DATE: Sunday, September 17, 2023 TOPIC: GOD IS LOOKING FOR SOMEONE){kind=link}