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WELCOME TO GOD FOCUS THIS MORNING

THE TITLE FOR TODAY’S EPISODE:  WHERE ARE THE WATCHMEN?

What would happen if God’s watchmen all left their post. Evil would swallow up the earth. The enemy would come in and overtake everything and the people would have no warning. No one would be guarding the weak. God is needing us to stay on the wall and keep watch. This is what has been happening in the world today, many left their post.

In America in 1963, watchmen left the wall and one woman was able to take prayer out of the school system. Where were the watchmen? Then they removed teaching morality and biblical principles. All of this before I was born. Why were the watchmen not on the wall?

In the 1980’s, my generation saw the ten commandments being removed from the schools, while drug use and sexual immorality increased. Where were the watchmen?

 Ezekiel 3:17 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.

This could very well say children of God I have made you watchmen over America and the world warn them about their evil. Compel them to turn from their worship of the little gods of this world. Compel them to return to me.

Every generation has let down a little more of the fortress. It is like each generation removes a row of block from the high walls of protection. If allowed to continue soon there will be no walls and the enemy can walk in and set up his kingdom. But for now, we have something to say about it.  We can find our place on the wall and watch.

Amos 8:11-12  Behold, the days come, saith the Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord: 12 And they shall wander from sea to sea, and from the north even to the east, they shall run to and fro to seek the word of the Lord, and shall not find it.

Have you ever gone to your pantry, you are hungry but are not sure what you want to eat. I can honestly say I often opt for something quick to fix, but it may not be the best choice.

Spiritually, morally, people are like this: they are hungry, but not sure what they are hungry for, they opt for the quick fix. They allow the enemy to tempt them into sin which satisfies for the moment. But long term does nothing to help them be better, stronger or happier.

The famine is for the word of God and his presence. Many churches have “feel” good messages, but the watchmen have left the wall years ago. Now they tell people how to gain wealth or live their best life.  They never mention the blood because it is too gory. They don’t want to preach about hell, because they don’t want to offend anyone. Week after week, people leave their services unchanged and still starving for God.

Where are the watchmen?

We all can be watchmen and guard our own lives. Once we get ourselves to the place that we can be of use to God he will set us to watch and warn of the enemy’s attacks.

Ways we can be watchmen: Guarding our hearts, guard against distractions from the enemy, pray for help, study God’s word and apply it to our lives.

Prov 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

We are the only ones who can guard our hearts. No one can do it for us. The enemy will try to get us distracted by the world. He will try to bring offense to cause us to lose our focus and develop unforgiveness. He will offer us shortcuts to success, even when we have not put in the work to make success possible. He will try to fill our mind with lies about God and his plans. The enemy wants us to look at circumstances and fall into fear so that we do not focus on God.

Watchmen know the word of God and can use it effectively. We must know how to use our sword to show compassion and not to harm. Praying daily for fresh understanding will help us to see the enemy’s next move long before we ever see him.  Fresh anointing and discernment daily should be what we ask for when we pray. The anointing will give us power to overcome and discernment will show us what we need to do next to avoid the enemy.

As we each guard the gates of our own hearts, we learn how to help spiritually guard the gates of our nation. We have a powerful tool in our arsenal; we have the power of prayer.  It is time for the watchmen to arise and find their place on the wall. There is much work to be done to see the harvest gathered. If we stand side by side the enemy will not prevail. With God on our side, we cannot fail. We are stronger when we stand together.

Until next time,

BE BOLD, BE BRAVE AND KEEP YOUR GOD FOCUS

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