Standing in the Gap
Devotional Reading: “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.” – Ezekiel 22:30
Have you ever been in a group chat where everyone keeps quiet, but one bold person speaks up and saves the day? That is what intercession looks like in the spiritual realm. God is constantly scanning for people who will stand in the gap, raise their voice, and plead on behalf of others. The shocking part? Many times He finds no one. Not because no one cares, but because we underestimate the power of prayer for others.
Intercession is more than just saying “Lord bless my neighbor.” It is literally stepping into the place of prayer to shield someone from disaster, temptation, or even judgment. Think of Abraham negotiating with God over Sodom. It was like a spiritual bargaining session, and Abraham’s intercession actually delayed judgment. That shows us that prayer can redirect history.
Most believers ignore this because we are often too focused on “me, myself, and I.” We pray for jobs, visas, money, promotions, and forget that God is calling us to pray for nations, leaders, friends, and even enemies. But here’s the funny thing: when you intercede for others, God often answers your own needs in the background. It’s like sowing seeds on another person’s farm and suddenly finding your own field overflowing with crops.
Intercession also trains your heart to see beyond your problems. It makes you aware that God is not only “your personal miracle worker” but the God of the whole world. When you stand in the gap, you become a partner with Him in shaping destinies. That’s not small. That’s big. And it’s a privilege many ignore. Don’t be that Christian who makes heaven sigh, “I looked for someone to stand in the gap, but I found no one.”
Prayer and Confession
Lord, I refuse to be selfish in prayer. Today, I choose to stand in the gap for my family, my friends, my nation, and even those who do not know You. I confess that I am a vessel of intercession, and through my prayers, lives will be preserved and destinies redirected. Amen!
Further Reading: Genesis 18:16–33, Job 42:10, 1 Timothy 2:1–4
