Break Barriers

Build the wall!  Maybe you've heard about that idea. It's interesting, isn't it, that nothing seems to divide us as much as that particular issue. 

I find that ironic. I also find it hypocritical. 

You see, I think we're All wall builders at heart. We build fences to determine Exactly where our property ends and the other's begins.  We build walls to categorize each other.  We build walls to protect our heart from pain. We build walls to protect ourselves from each other.  We build walls to protect ourselves from ourselves. 

We build walls to prevent interference . . . . especially interference from God. 

And that reminds me that Jesus is the master at wall de-construction.  Jesus tears down walls; He breaks every barrier.  Jesus breaks barriers between men and women.  He breaks barriers between races and ethnicities.  He breaks barriers between political parties.  He breaks barriers between religious factions.  Jesus breaks barriers between rich and poor. 

Most importantly, Jesus breaks barriers between you and God. 

Let's strive to be like Jesus.  Start by identifying barriers you've erected, then use His power and follow His direction to courageously and systematically break them down. 

Focus Scripture:  'But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have brought near by the blood of Christ.  For He Himself is our peace, who made both groups into one and broke down the barrier of the dividing wall.'  Ephesians 2:13-14