Mar 2 2020
FROM YOUR PASTOR’S DESK:
THE WATCHMAN’S SOLEMN WORK & RESPONSIBILITY
“Watchman, what of the night? The watchman said, If you will inquire, inquire; Return! Come back!” Isa. 21:10,11.
“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore, hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me.” Eze.28:17 (Note: read verses 18-21 before moving on!).
“In a special sense Seventh-day Adventist’s have been set in the world as watchmen and light-bearers [cf. Matt. 5:14-16].
To them has been entrusted the last warning for a perishing world. On them is shining wonderful light from the word of God. They have been given a work of the most solemn import—the proclamation of the first, second and third angels’ messages.
There is NO OTHER work of so great importance. They are to allow NOTHING ELSE to absorb their attention. The MOST solemn truths ever entrusted to mortals have been given us to proclaim to the world.. .. The world is to be warned and God’s people are to be true to the TRUST committed to them.
They are not to engage in speculation [in business, politics, etc.]; for this would hinder them in their God-given work. This places on us a heavy responsibility. So far as his opportunities extend, EVERYONE who has received the light of truth is under the SAME responsibility as was the prophet of Israel to whom came the word: ‘Son of man(Eze. 18: 17-21 quoted).” 9T 19,20.
Familiarize yourself thoroughly with the 3 angels’ messages so that, like a trusty minuteman, you can “always be ready to give a defense or answer to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.” 1 Pet. 3:15. Remember: Prayer does not replace duty! NMF