In what ways can we "hear the sound" of God's warnings today? The Watchman’s Trumpet Today Ezekiel 33:4 – “then if anyone hears the sound of the trumpet but does not heed the warning and the sword comes and takes his life, his blood will be on his own head.” The Lord still sounds His trumpet; the medium has changed, the urgency has not. The Primary Voice: Scripture Itself • Daily reading exposes clear warnings against sin, unbelief, and compromise (Hebrews 3:12–13). • Repeated themes—judgment after persistent rebellion (Romans 2:5), blessing for repentance (1 John 1:9). • Prophetic passages announce future events that are already unfolding (Matthew 24:6–8). The Spirit’s Inner Alarm • The Holy Spirit convicts “concerning sin and righteousness and judgment” (John 16:8). • Sudden heaviness, unrest, or a piercing verse brought to mind functions like the trumpet blast. • When conviction is ignored, hearts dull (Hebrews 3:7–8). Faithful Preachers and Teachers • God supplies “watchmen” in pulpits who cry out against cultural drift (2 Timothy 4:2). • A message that cuts rather than coddles is often the Spirit’s warning siren (Acts 2:37). Wise, Godly Counsel • Friends who love the Lord will “wound” with truthful rebuke (Proverbs 27:5–6). • Mutual accountability in the body amplifies heaven’s cautionary voice (Galatians 6:1). Providential Circumstances • Closed doors, unsettling events, or repeated obstacles may signal “Stop” (Numbers 22:32–33). • Illness, financial strain, or a public fall can expose hidden sin and summon repentance (Psalm 119:67). The Witness of Creation and Conscience • Creation groans under the curse, reminding all of coming judgment (Romans 8:22). • Conscience bears witness; when seared, warnings grow faint (1 Timothy 4:2). Global Signs and Current Events • Wars, famines, moral collapse, and Israel’s centrality echo Jesus’ end-time forecast (Luke 21:10–11, 24). • Each headline can function like a trumpet blast: the King is near, be ready. Dreams and Visions Consistent with Scripture • In the last days God pours out dreams and visions (Acts 2:17). • Every supernatural impression must align with the written Word (1 John 4:1). Responding to the Sound • Immediate obedience—delay dulls hearing (James 1:22). • Humble confession—resistance invites sterner discipline (Proverbs 28:13). • Active watchfulness—stay awake and sober-minded (1 Thessalonians 5:6). |
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