A
reminder for today
When
the watchman sees the enemy coming, he sounds the alarm to warn the people. (Ezekiel 33:3)
In the ancient world of agrarian societies, large
watchtowers were placed overlooking the fields. There, in the weeks the crops
were ripening toward harvest, men would stand watch, guarding the fields from
animals or from thieves who would make off with the crops. With the community’s
basic food stores at stake, the watchman’s role was critical to
the townspeople.
We also find several references in Scripture to a watcher
mounting the city walls in times of stress to survey the scene outside the fortifications.
He was situated on a spot from which he could monitor the approaches to the
town. If a threat appeared, he would sound a warning and the town would shut
its gates and prepare for battle.
You can also imagine the watcher standing vigil at other
times, observing the daily life of the city. He could see much of the activity
in the streets and markets. He knew the people, their work, their habits and
their lifestyles. If his position was near the city gate, he could also observe
the business of the city transacted by its officials (see Ruth 4:1-12).
No wonder God uses this role to illustrate the job of the
prophets He sent to comment on society’s behaviour, as well as to deliver
messages of warning and instruction.
The role of a watchman is not limited to speaking only
about the sins and problems of the society. The watchman was also charged with
proclaiming good news about salvation.
I remind you, my friend, that you are a watchman for God
and that you should proclaim the good news and let the world see Jesus. We must
never give up the fight for those that are lost and we must never allow the
enemy to dampen our spirits and push us away from our mission. The enemy wants
us to fail, but God will make us succeed. Come with me today as we show Jesus
to the world.
Lord, do not let the enemy bring us down and do not let
the enemy steal our joy. Help us to stand firm on you and keep fighting against
the evil of this world. In Jesus name.
Let every knee bow down and every voice declare that
Jesus Christ is the Lord.
Have and awesome day dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers
