I will profane my sanctuary, the pride of your power, the delight of your eyes, and the desire of your soul; and your sons and your daughters whom you left behind shall fall by the sword (Ezekiel 24:21).
How many misfortunes does it take for a man to relinquish his wicked ways before he submits himself to the Lord?
God's church becomes divided when the very leaders who takes pride in it are caught up with their own sins and iniquities. Instead of loving one another that could lead them to unity and peace, they chose to fight and destroy one another to further their selfish motives.
It is not wrong to fight for a principle or a cause but if you are just using an issue to further your ambition, ego and pride, sooner or later, this will all bounce back to you.
In humility, let us all strive to build back the glory of God in our church and community. This is the most difficult road to take for it requires a lot of healing and sacrifices but it is the only road that can bring us all back to the Lord.
Father God, you are the source of all that is happening in my life today.
All of us whom you have called and chosen to be a servant of your church have sinned against you. Each of us contributed to the wide spread division of a sanctuary that is once a pride and glory of our community.
In Jesus Name, I humbly pray for your mercy and forgiveness not only for myself but for all of us who have been blinded by our own pride and ego. Let your Holy Spirit manifest its power over our lives by giving us the wisdom and humility to accept our faults and failings and correct our ways towards rebuilding up our love for one another that truly pleases you. Let not your wrath be upon us but the love of Jesus that is in our hearts.
