THE WATCHMEN

Read Ezekiel 3:17-21

Key Verse: Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me. (v 17)

During the olden times, a watchmen is assigned to warn people of incoming danger. They will sound their horn, blowing it very loudly, to let everyone hear it, and be warned or be prepared of the danger that they will face. In the days of Judah's captivity, the prophet Ezekiel was assigned by the Lord to be a watchmen for the children of Israel. This was not an easy task, as was stated in verses 18-21. It is stated that the watchman must warn the wicked to turn from his evil ways, and if he fails to warn him "that wicked person will die, but his blood is required of  thee" (verse 18). Again, if a righteous man commits a sin and does not warn him. " he will die of his sin and the righteousness that he has done shall not be remembered, but his blood is required of thee" (verse 20).

This is a very big responsibility for Ezekiel. But this also hold true for us today. Due to Christianity being watered down, there are no more watchmen left. The so called "Hellfire and Brimstone" pastors are replaced with Prosperity Preachers who teach more about material wealth than heavenly wealth. They don't know that if the members of their church didn't know about Hell, they will die in their sins. Why? Because they were not informed about it. But God will require the blood of the pastor or head for not telling them.  

Beloved brothers and sisters in the body of the Lord Jesus Christ, let us be that watchman that will tell people to turn away from sin and get right back with God. Let us not sugarcoat our tongues. Let them realize the wages of their sins. The Holy Spirit and the Bible are our tools. Time is running out.
Let's us do everything in or power to warn them of their sins, because God loved us so much that he offered a perfect sacrifice for it, his son Jesus Christ. If you fear Hell, then just do it because you love Jesus Christ. 

MAY JESUS BLESS YOU

BRIAN LUCIANO

JUNE 8,2017