Author Darlene J. Conard                                

As I have sought guidance for my next message, the word “breach” persists in occupying my thoughts. The words continue to echo in my thoughts, insisting on being noticed. What significance does it hold on a spiritual level? In my quest for answers, I delved into its meaning and discovered that it symbolizes a broken wall according to Nehemiah. However, there seems to be a deeper message concealed within these words.

My grandmother taught me the following: “When there is a need in someone’s life, God will send someone to fill it.” In the book of Ezekiel, God looked for an intercessor to stand in the breach for Israel (please read Ezekiel 22:23-31). However, He couldn’t find anyone to intercede. The king granted Nehemiah permission to go to the site, and God gave him instructions on what to do.

As the laborious task of constructing the fortified wall began, the dedicated workers gradually surrendered to weariness. The persistent toil and lengthy effort led to a sense of discouragement among them, with murmurs of “It’s taking too long!” permeating the air. As their initial enthusiasm and passion gradually diminished, they found themselves increasingly vulnerable to external threats. The unguarded territory became an easy target, and the enemy wasted no time in seizing this opportunity. It is worth highlighting the significance of adversaries choosing the perfect moment to strike, particularly when a weary child of God is in a state of vulnerability. (Read Nehemiah 4:6-23)

My heartfelt message to you is this: When our loved ones are distant from God, we must stand in the breach and intercede for them. We must firmly oppose the forces of opposition using the spiritual armor that God has bestowed upon us. Let us take courage and trust in God’s strength to bring our loved ones closer to Him.

“And let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Galatians 6:9 KJV

“You have made us for yourself, O God and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in you.”   – St. Augustine 

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