Devotional on Ezekiel 33:6:

“Warnings of the Watchmen”

 

As shared by Pastor-Evangelist, Rev. Don Schink, (C) 2005

 

⁶ But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and the sword comes and takes the life of one of them, that man will be taken away because of his sin, but I will hold the watchman accountable for his blood.'

 

Warnings of the Watchmen:

The position of watchmen is a very important one.  They serve us in many ways that we take for granted.  In fact, many fail to realize the importance of their jobs as watchmen.  But since foreign invaders crashed those airplanes into the Twin Towers in New York City, we are more aware of the importance of those who watch out for our welfare.  So we have created Homeland Security, for example.  We have those who warn us of approaching hurricanes or tornados or severe snowstorms. 

I was called up for a physical when the military draft was still in place. An officer pulled me aside after the hearing portion of the test and very apologetically explained to me that I had flunked my physical due to a hearing loss.  Vietnam was going hot and heavy at the time.  He explained that if I were to be assigned guard duty and was unable to hear an approaching enemy in time that it could cost many lives.  A military watchman must be on alert constantly, watching, listening and being ready to sound the alarm at any time that danger may suddenly appear.

I listen to a local radio station here in Albuquerque every morning for traffic reports, where a very efficient lady named Lisa does a terrific job at warning us of traffic tie-ups, accident scenes to avoid, or other hazardous conditions.  She does her job and does it very well, including injecting a bit of humor (Like warning us to use the bathroom before we get on the highway in case we get stuck in traffic too long.  She also seems to have a ‘love affair’ with hitting orange construction barrels as she drives her van through construction zones.).  When Lisa warns, I listen and adjust my travel plans accordingly.  If she fails to do her job properly and listeners get into difficulty, she could lose her job.  Why?  Because we are trusting Lisa to do her job, warning us so that we know to avoid the pitfalls of modern traffic situations to enable us to get to our destination safely.  She does a great job at being dependable and relaying the needed information to her listeners as quickly as possible.  We depend on her.  She does well.

As Christians, we have an awesome responsibility of warning others of impending judgment that awaits those who refuse to accept Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord.  We have a message to share.  It is a very important message.  People all around us need to hear it.  Jesus is coming.  He is coming soon.  There is a certain urgency that needs to be stressed.  We don’t know the day nor the hour but the signs of the times and according to the Bible, the signs fit our generation, as they have never done to any previous generation.  Bible scholars are convinced that we are in that last generation and that Jesus 2^nd return to this earth is very, very near.  So we are responsible to share this message.  To ignore to do so means that countless numbers can be lost for all eternity by senseless neglect.  To be faithful means that untold numbers will go into eternity and will be ushered safely into heaven, to be with Jesus Christ, forever and ever. 

Our message is one of warning and need to be properly prepared.  In Luke, chapter 12, Jesus said, “35 Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, ³⁶like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him.”  Are you ready?  Are you stressing the urgency on the importance of being ready for Jesus’ near return?  After all, in John 14:6, Jesus said, “⁶Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

 

As I pray today:

1.    What does the Bible say?

2.    What does it say to me?

3.    What am I willing to do in response to what has been revealed to me?

 

Please note:

 

You are welcome to share this devotional in your local churches, home fellowship Bible studies, etc., but I suggest that you personalize it. You do not have permission to publicize it or to make money from it in any form. May God richly bless you as you minister for Him with rich spiritual rewards of seeing many souls saved and sanctified for all eternity! Please let me know whatever helpful results you may get from this!

 

With Warm Sincerity in Jesus’ Love,

Rev. Don Schink, Pastor-Evangelist

Sonlight Ministries

Tijeras, NM