(MARION COUNTY NOW)—Rizpah’s story is easy to overlook (2 Samuel 21:10), yet her resilience changed the course of a nation. After her sons were unjustly executed, Rizpah did what no one else was willing to do—she stood in the gap. While cothers moved on, she remained, day after day, guarding their bodies, refusing to accept silence, injustice, or a premature ending. Her protest was not loud, but it was relentless. And eventually, it caught the attention of King David. Her determination stirred his conscience, led him to intervene, and ultimately shifted the trajectory of Israel. One woman’s refusal to let injustice stand changed everything.
That spirit feels especially close to home this past month. Not once, but twice, two separate properties with two different banks came back with appraisals I deemed unacceptable. For many, that would have been the end of the road. Most people are conditioned to accept the number given, sign the papers, and move on. But that is not how I operate.
When I work with clients—whether buying or selling—I make a commitment to stand in the gap for them. So I refused to accept the appraisals. Both banks were very surprised. What followed was extra work, added time, deep due diligence, grit, grind, and more than a few late nights. But like Rizpah, I was unwilling to walk away simply because it was inconvenient. My clients are worth the fight.
Rizpah’s determination reminds us how imperative it is in today’s real estate market to have a Realtor who is not only experienced but persistent. One who’s willing to step into the “nasty now-and-now” with you. Someone who won’t just move on—but will stand, contend, and see it through until justice is done.