Day 320 - Called to be Watchman on the Wall

Today's Reading: Ezek. 32-33 and 2 Peter 1

In today's reading of Ezekiel we see the call for us to be watchman on the wall of Jerusalem.

"But if the watchman see the sword come, and blow not the trumpet, and the people be not warned; if the sword come, and take any person from among them, he is taken away in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at the watchman's hand. So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me. When I say unto the wicked, O wicked man, thou shalt surely die; if thou dost not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood will I require at thine hand. Nevertheless, if thou warn the wicked of his way to turn from it; if he do not turn from his way, he shall die in his iniquity; but thou hast delivered thy soul." (Ezekiel 33:6-9)

Regarding this passage, I read the following in Inspiration:

The words of the prophet declare the solemn responsibility of those who are appointed as guardians of the church of God, stewards of the mysteries of God. They are to stand as watchmen on the walls of Zion, to sound the note of alarm at the approach of the enemy. Souls are in danger of falling under temptation, and they will perish unless God’s ministers are faithful to their trust. If for any reason their spiritual senses become so benumbed that they are unable to discern danger, and through their failure to give warning the people perish, God will require at their hands the blood of those who are lost. 

It is the privilege of the watchmen on the walls of Zion to live so near to God, and to be susceptible to the impressions of His Spirit, that He can work through them to tell men and women of their peril and point them to the place of safety. Faithfully are they to warn them of the sure result of transgression, and faithfully are they to safeguard the interests of the church. At no time may they relax their vigilance. Theirs is a work requiring the exercise of every faculty of the being. In trumpet tones their voices are to be lifted, and never are they to sound one wavering, uncertain note. Not for wages are they to labor, but because they cannot do otherwise, because they realize that there is a woe upon them if they fail to preach the gospel. Chosen of God, sealed with the blood of consecration, they are to rescue men and women from impending destruction. (Acts of the Apostles, p. 361)

So how do these passages apply to our lives today? How should we be watchman on the walls for our land, our church, our sphere of influence? I'm not sure all the answers to this question... but one thing I know... we should keep sharing Christ! Tell what He has done... and call people to the Light! We should do all in our power to rescue souls from the coming destruction...

Lord, help me to be a better watchman on the wall... Help me not to be fearful, but give me courage to share Your words of truth with our dying world!

Tomorrow's Reading: Ezekiel 34-35 and 2 Pet. 2