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  🕊️ The Sight of a Watchman – An Overview 📖 “ Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; so hear the word I speak and give them warning from me.” — Ezekiel 3:17 (NIV) ☆ Devotional Message In every generation, God raises watchmen—men and women entrusted with the sacred duty of seeing what others do not, discerning what others overlook, and sounding the alarm when danger approaches or opportunities arise. A watchman is not just a title—it is a spiritual posture and a divine responsibility . But what truly defines a watchman is sight . Not just natural vision, but spiritual sight —the ability to perceive what is happening in the spiritual realm and interpret it in light of God's Word and purpose. The sight of a watchman involves four key dimensions: Hindsight— A watchman learns from the past—both personal and communal history.  “Call to mind the former things…” – Isaiah 46:9 Insight— This is the ability to understand current realities and disc...

  ☆ Staying on Your Duty Post – Faithfulness in the Long Watch ☆ Anchor Scripture: Isaiah 21:8 (KJV) " And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights." -☆ Devotional Thought  A true watchman doesn’t leave his post—not because it’s easy, but because it’s his assignment . Isaiah paints the picture of a servant who stands watch day and night , alert and unshaken, regardless of who notices or applauds. In today’s world of fast results and fleeting attention, staying on your duty post requires endurance. It's tempting to walk away when nothing seems to be happening, or when your warnings are ignored. But God honors consistency more than charisma . What He’s looking for is a faithful watchman who stays at their post. Elijah stayed in intercession on Mount Carmel until rain came. Jesus told His disciples to “watch and pray,” and rebuked them when they slept. Our faithfulness to watch, even in ...

  Just Say Your Name: A Lesson from a Dream in South Africa Recently, I had a trance that left a lasting impression on my spirit. It was more than a passing morning vision—it felt like a parable, a divine teaching wrapped in imagery and emotion. In the dream, I found myself in South Africa , walking through the heart of the city, searching for a place to eat. I wasn’t alone; a young man was leading me, perhaps someone familiar with the area—calm, confident, and at home in the environment. As we navigated the streets, an immigration officer suddenly stopped us. He was stern, uniformed, and clearly on duty. He requested to see our passports. My guide handed his over without hesitation. The officer glanced through it, nodded, and let him go without much trouble. I figured it was because he was already a resident. Then it was my turn . The officer looked at me with a piercing gaze and asked, "What’s your name? What are you doing in South Africa?" Panic set in. I felt exposed, un...

  ☆ Watching Until the End – Staying Faithful and Alert 📖 Anchor Scripture: Mark 13:35–37 (NLT) " You, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know when the master of the household will return—in the evening, at midnight, before dawn, or at daybreak. Don’t let him find you sleeping when he arrives without warning. I say to you what I say to everyone: Watch for him!" ☆ Devotional: The calling of a watchman doesn’t expire. It isn’t seasonal or circumstantial—it’s a lifelong assignment . Jesus commands His followers to “keep watch” because no one knows the hour of His return. This is not a call to paranoia, but to preparedness . Spiritual sleep is a real danger. We grow comfortable, distracted, or discouraged. But a faithful watchman remains awake, keeping oil in the lamp , expecting the King at any moment. Watching until the end means refusing to give in to weariness. It means praying when others have stopped, warning even when the world isn’t listening, and holding you...

  ☆ The Consequences of Neglect – A Watchman’s Accountability 📖 Anchor Scripture: Ezekiel 33:6 (NIV) " But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to warn the people and the sword comes and takes someone’s life, that person’s life will be taken because of their sin, but I will hold the watchman accountable for their blood." 📜 Devotional: The call of a watchman is not only a great responsibility—it carries great accountability . God clearly tells Ezekiel that if the watchman fails to sound the alarm when danger is near, the blood of the people will be on his hands. This truth should awaken a sense of holy fear and urgency in us. We are not responsible for how people respond to the warning, but we are responsible for giving it . Neglect—whether from fear, laziness, or indifference—can have eternal consequences. Many times, we assume someone else will speak, someone else will pray, someone else will act. But what if you are the only one G...

  ☆ Watchmen Who Warn – Speaking the Truth in Love 📖 Anchor Scripture: Acts 20:31 (NIV) " So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears." 📜 Devotional: Being a watchman involves more than seeing and praying—it includes the hard task of warning others. Paul didn’t just teach; he wept and warned. His words in Acts 20:31 reveal the heart of a true watchman : one who doesn’t grow tired of lovingly sounding the alarm. In a world where truth is often silenced and compromise is celebrated, the role of a watchman becomes even more critical. Yet the warning must be delivered not with harshness, but with tears , like Paul’s—tears of compassion, not condemnation. Sometimes, our greatest fear is how others will respond. But the fear of man must never outweigh the call of God . The goal of warning is not judgment, but redemption. When you speak truth in love, you are saving lives, even if they don’t realize it ...

  ☆ Watching in Prayer – A Posture of Intercession 📖 Anchor Scripture: Colossians 4:2 (NKJV) "Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;" ☆ Devotional: Being a watchman isn’t just about seeing—it’s about praying . Vigilance without intercession is incomplete. The Apostle Paul exhorts the church to "continue earnestly in prayer," because prayer is the primary way a watchman engages in spiritual warfare. In the Old Testament, Nehemiah didn’t just guard the walls of Jerusalem with soldiers—he guarded them with prayer (Nehemiah 4:9). Prayer sharpens our spiritual senses and aligns our hearts with God’s will. It is the secret weapon that sustains a watchman's vision. Watchmen must be persistent in prayer, alert in spirit, and thankful in heart. This kind of prayer isn’t occasional—it’s intentional. It requires waking up before the world, crying out when others are asleep, and standing in the gap on behalf of others. Your prayer life ...