Ezekiel 33:1-2 – “The Lord’s message came to me: ² “Son of man, speak to your people, and say to them, ‘Suppose I bring a sword against the land, and the people of the land take one man from their borders and make him their watchman.”

As I read, prayed, and meditated on the Word of God today, a recurring theme consumed me.  It was mainly in Ezekiel 33 & 34.   It was about the hour in which we now live, the condition of the church and the world, and God’s expectations.

The impression on my heart was about “Watchmen.”  It was about responsibility and duty.  It was about surrender and service.  It was about Christian living!    A question I heard in my heart was, “Who Are The Watchmen?”   Before I could say ‘shepherds,’ I heard it was ‘Everyone!’   The emphaticness stunned me.   I heard in my heart that this is for every believer, especially the shepherds.

People do not automatically turn to God and go to heaven.  Deception easily controls when there is no gospel presentation or addressing the need for correction and discipline.

Today’s church has, too often, become more about size (in terms of numbers, programs, and notoriety) than about transformation.  Shepherds are becoming superstars rather than servants and surgeons.  Preaching is often more motivational and self-advancement than radical encounters with Christ.  It is sometimes more of a fraternity than a hospital and boot camp.

We are talking about eternity!  Nothing is more important than our eternal destiny!  In Ezekiel 34, God told of a paradigm shift in the church.  He is about to restructure the structure and dismantle the hierarchies.  God repeatedly said, “I Will.”

A new move is coming.   A new breed is born and formed.  A radical shift is upon us.  One God and one shepherd (Jesus).  One focus: the gospel.   One covenant and one body.   No more man, but all God!   We are there.   Will we join in?  Another question is “Where Are The Watchmen?”

Lord help us to see the Last Day’s move and move into it!