Watchman, What of the Night?

“Son of Man, (MINISTERS) I have made thee a WATCHMAN unto the house of Israel (THE CHURCH).  Therefore hear the word at my mouth, and GIVE THEM WARNING FROM ME!!”  (Isa. 21:11) 

The following verse (The sentinel says: “Morning comes, and also the night.  If you will inquire, inquire; come back again.”) emphasizes the truth that if we (MINISTERS) fail to warn the people – then their blood will be on OUR HANDS!! (Mortal, I have made you a sentinel for the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from my mouth, you shall give them warning from me.  If I say to the wicked, “You shall surely die,” and you give them no warning, or speak to warn the wicked from their wicked way, in order to save their life, those wicked persons shall die for their iniquity; but their blood I will require at your hand. Ezek. 3:17-18). 

So, the Nation and the Church cries out to us.  “Watchman, What of the Night?”  What are the present circumstances and position of the enemy?  Preachers, what do you SEE – HEAR – FEEL?  What is happening in our day that relates to God’s Word, and His Forecast of coming events? 

What Are the Present Conditions? 

1. The ACLU & American Atheist Assoc. are successfully removing prayer & Bible reading from our schools, and all religious symbols from our society!
2. As the modern Church, (Form of Godliness with no power) II Tim. 3:1-5, loses its voice and influence in the world, and spirituality declines – so does immorality increase!
3. 30 million click on to porn sites each month!
4. 54% of ministers frequent porn sites!
5. Ministers pray on the average of 3 minutes per day!
6. Sex crimes against children and women on the increase
7. Homosexuality and same sex marriage are increasingly accepted!
8. Drug and alcohol addiction on the rise.
9. WHO (World Health Organization) reports that the United States is the most unhealthy nation on the planet – with 70% obesity due to excessive eating disorders!
10. WHO reports that the United States has more diabetes – cancer – liver and bone disorders due to obesity.
11. “Wars and rumors of wars” enflaming the planet!  Jesus said, “But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified:  For these things must come to pass…. Nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom… earthquakes – famines …” (Luke 21:9-10) “And when these things BEGIN TO COME TO PASS, THEN LOOK UP and lift up your heads, for your redemption draweth nigh.” (Luke 21:28)
12. Jesus said, “WATCH ye therefore and pray always that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”  Luke 21:36
13. I would add to this list but I have run out of paper!

 “WATCHMAN WHAT OF THE NIGHT?”

“Watchman” Bill

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During my years in prison, my father wrote articles for his monthly church newsletter.  They each touched my heart, and those of the members of his church during that time; so much so that I want to share them with you.  May God continue to use the words of my father to minister through these pages and this medium.