So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one. Therefore I have poured out My indignation on them; I have consumed them with the fire of My wrath; and I have recompensed their deeds on their own heads," says the Lord GOD.
Ezekiel 22:30-31

In Ezekiel 22, God was “looking” for a person to pray. Just one. He wasn’t looking for a powerful or a popular person, or even a person mighty in prayer who could pray powerfully. He was simply looking for a person to pray.

What was this person to pray for? The person God was looking for was to pray to God for His people so that God’s much deserved wrath would be averted.

Who did God find? No one.

Was no one was found because the qualifications were too demanding? No. The only thing needed was a willingness to pray.

What was the result of God’s search coming up empty? God’s judgment—judgment that could have been averted, had there been just one willing to pray.

In light of the sins of our nation (including sins in the Church), which cry out for God’s just judgment, what if God is looking for people to pray in our day? Who would He find?