In what ways can you be a "bronze wall" in your community? Standing on Jeremiah’s Promise “Then I will make you to this people a wall of bronze; they will fight against you, but will not overcome you, for I am with you to save you and deliver you,” declares the LORD. (Jeremiah 15:20) What a Bronze Wall Looks Like Today • Unyielding integrity—strong enough to resist cultural pressure • Visible reliability—others lean on you because they know you won’t crack • Reflective strength—people see God’s power, not merely human resolve (2 Corinthians 4:7) Everyday Ways to Be That Wall • Speak truth kindly but firmly – Refuse to bend Scripture to fit trends (2 Timothy 4:2) – Call sin what God calls it, while extending grace (John 1:14) • Guard the vulnerable – Step in when gossip or slander starts (Proverbs 10:18) – Offer practical help: meals, rides, childcare, job leads (James 2:15-16) • Model faithful living – Consistent church attendance and service (Hebrews 10:24-25) – Transparent repentance when you fail (1 John 1:9) • Pray openly for others – In-person, right on the spot (Philippians 4:6-7) – Keep a running list and check in later so they know you remember • Stand firm under pushback – Maintain a calm tone when ridiculed (1 Peter 3:16) – Refuse to retaliate; overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21) • Disciple the next generation – Invite teens to serve alongside you (2 Timothy 2:2) – Share personal testimonies of God’s faithfulness (Psalm 78:4) Guarding Your Own Foundations • Daily Scripture intake—bread for strength (Matthew 4:4) • Persistent prayer—power source stays connected (Ephesians 6:18) • Fellowship with other “walls”—iron sharpening iron (Proverbs 27:17) God’s Assurance for the Wall-Bearer • “Be strong and courageous… for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9) • “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.” (1 John 4:4) Live these out, and your community will encounter a living, breathing bronze wall—one God Himself erected for their blessing and His glory. |
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