Called to be watchmen

All of us are called to be watchmen.

When I was in Korea last year, I met a lady whom everyone recognised as an intercessor. And I had the privilege of being ministered to by her ... she heard from God and she released words to me that pierced the heart. She is an ordinary person; she doesn't hold an office in the church nor is she theologically-trained. I pondered why God used her so mightily, and came to this conclusion: She is sensitive to His Spirit through a close walk with Him. But she also loves Him so much that she obeys Him instantly and unconditionally. Obedience for her supersedes her own personal reputation. I think that is why God uses her so mightily.

Tom Hess, in his book "The Watchman" also captures the qualities of the watchman. He writes:

The true watchman is someone who watches God, the Chief Watchman - beholding Him in His awesome, majestic glory, and what He is doing. The watchman is attentive to God with all his faculties and consequently sees things more clearly through God's eyes and His word, the Watchman clearly hears and obeys God's voice and is faithful in practicing all the aspects of watching as led by the Holy Spirit. He will be prepared to prepare the way for Messiah.

I find this short paragraph so densely packed with truth. It puts Jesus at the centre of everything we watch. It makes Him the centre of our gaze. It provides the key to clarity of hearing of seeing (the revelatory gifts). It makes clear that God gives us relevation for us to obey. It makes known why we watch and pray ... ultimately, to prepare the way for the Messiah.

Martina McBride - God's Will

One of the most wonderful songs about God's grace towards us ... and how this often comes to us in dear lil' children. This song moves me to tears. The lyrics are just lovely.


Martina McBride - God's Will (Official Music Video) - Watch a funny movie here