But if you warn the wicked, and he does not turn from his wickedness, or from his wicked way, he shall die for his iniquity, but you will have delivered your soul.
Ezekiel 3:19
A watchman has one job. He is to stand on the wall, look for danger, and shout out warning before the danger arrives. And this was Ezekiel’s prophetic call (Ezekiel 3:17). God simply required His prophet to faithfully deliver the words of warning that God was giving to Judah concerning their sin and the coming judgment God would bring upon them.
A watchman did not create the news of warning. He simply delivered what he saw. If he failed, the city would die. And the watchman could be executed for dereliction of duty. But if a watchman warned and the city did not respond, then their blood was on their own hands. And this scenario would exactly be Ezekiel’s experience. He would faithfully proclaim warning. Jerusalem would do nothing. They would not turn from their wicked ways that all had so fully embraced. But Ezekiel, by being faithful, would deliver his own soul.
Lord,
I will value Your Word like a watchman. The gospel is good news, but there must be repentance based on reception of the bad news. I will be faithful to proclaim both your mercy and your grace in Jesus, as well as Your judgment upon sin that is dealt with either on the cross, or by eternal punishment. And may Jesus be lifted high for all to see as I am faithful to You.
Amen
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