I Sought for a Man – Stepping in the Light

“And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I have consumed them with the fire of my wrath: their own way have I recompensed upon their heads, saith the Lord GOD.” Ezekiel 22:30-31

It seems that modern believers have seen so much emphasis on institutions, programs, and social networking that personal responsibility is getting lost in the shuffle. Christians “go shopping” for churches, looking for the one that will benefit them the most. How many programs are available? Are there people in my age bracket? What kind of social connections are available? When are the activities, and are they things that I happen to have interest in? They approach it as if they were in the market for a new credit card or insurance policy. Very few are interested to know how they can get involved and what they can to do serve the Lord. God told Ezekiel that he punished Israel because He could not find one person to “stand in the gap” and “make up the hedge.” God was looking for one person who was interested in being spiritual, in doing right, and following the Lord. How many of these kind of people are making themselves available to the Lord today? Is this a crowded segment of our society, or are the ranks quickly thinning? I believe that God is still looking for people who are willing to “stand in the gap” today. Are you willing to make a difference for the cause of Christ?

Morning: Ezekiel 22-23

Evening: I Peter 1

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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105

If you were to find yourself walking down a path in the dark of night with only an old-fashioned lantern to light the way, you wouldn’t be able to see very far ahead. You would be able to see just enough of the pathway to know which direction to take your next step and enough of the ground to choose the best place for your feet. When it comes to our daily lives, God’s Word is a lot like that lantern. It will not show us the whole path at once, but it is exactly what we need to help us decide how to take the next step.

The Bible is our source of spiritual light, and if we consistently seek God’s direction as we read from its pages, we will always have enough light for our next step along the pathway of life. It is then that we are, in the words of an old gospel song, “stepping in the light.”

The goal of this devotional guide is to encourage you to spend time in the Word of God each day. Reading the passages listed at the bottom of the page will take you all the way through the Bible in one year. The devotional thought for each day is taken from a text within that day’s reading, so even that small daily portion of reading will take you on a journey through God’s Word. It is my prayer that this guide would help you to walk closer to the Lord and that you will find yourself taking each step in the light of His Word.