REVIVAL AND REPAIRED WALLS
After the rebuilding of the walls surrounding Jerusalem there was great enthusiasm for God’s Word and for the giving of tithes and offerings. The people willingly and joyfully entered into a covenant to be faithful in these things. Yet, before the walls were rebuilt, the people were filled with doubt and fear, resulting in neglect of God’s house.
How are broken walls and neglect of God’s house connected? Neglect of God leads to neglect of other things, which leads to brokenness. Where are the broken walls in our city and nation today? How can they be repaired?
The prophet Jeremiah gives the answer: “If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land” (Jer. 7:14).
PRAYER: Dear Father, the walls of our families and nation are breaking down. We have pulled them down with our own hands by turning from You. We humble ourselves and seek Your face today. We repent of our wicked ways and listen for Your voice. Come, Lord Jesus, come and heal our land. In Your name we pray, amen.