I searched for someone who would repair the wall, one who fills the gap, an intercessor to cry out for mercy, but I found no one. There was no one found who would keep my justice from destroying the nation.
Ezekiel 22:30 TPT
Ezekiel 22:30 makes a profound statement: “I searched for someone who would repair the wall…but I found no one.” This verse presents a peculiar scenario where the Almighty God, the creator of the universe, is searching for someone to fulfil a specific task. It may seem strange that God would need to search for someone to serve His purpose. Imagine the God who created the world and all its inhabitants having to search among His creation.
However, this is the nature of God. He does not impose Himself on anyone. Instead, He makes His invitation known and patiently waits for receptive hearts to accept His offer. Likewise, He waits for the willing heart to commit to fulfilling His expectations.
So, in this verse, God describes a situation where He was searching for someone to repair the wall that had been broken down due to the people’s sins. He was looking for someone to stand in the gap, to bridge the divide that sin had created. He sought an intercessor who would plead for mercy on behalf of the people, in this case, the Israelites. Unfortunately, God found no one. There was no one to fill the gap, no intercessor in the land, no one to present themselves to the Lord on behalf of the people. There was no reformer, no repairer, no restorer, no intercessor.
Meanwhile, let’s consider our world today. Imagine God looking out in the same way He did in the days of Ezekiel. As He searches, He sees the true intentions of every heart and can pass accurate judgment. While humans can deceive each other, no one can deceive God. All forms of activity, eye service, and shows will not sway God in His expectations and requirements. Regular church attendance, as good as it seems, is not a sufficient yardstick for God in choosing His vessel.
If God were to search today, would He find me as one who meets His expectations? Could He confidently point at me as a reformer, a repairer of broken walls, a restorer of paths, an intercessor for people? In all honesty, if God doesn’t find me ready for His use, the kind of life I choose to live, my zeal, my work, or my ministry wouldn’t matter much. What, then, is the essence of my life? Why am I a Christian if God cannot use me for His purpose at His appointed time?
This should serve as a wake-up call for all Christians. God is always on the lookout for willing vessels. The question is, will He find you useful for Him and for His glory?
In conclusion, the essence of our Christian journey is not just about professing faith but about being useful vessels for God’s purpose. It’s about being ready and available, about being the reformer, the repairer, the restorer, and the intercessor God is searching for. Let’s strive to be found by God, meeting His expectations, and be used for His glory.
