Sat.’s Devo - The Watchmen

Read: Ezekiel 33:1-34:31; Hebrews 13:1-25; Psalm 115:1-18; Proverbs 27: 21-22 A watchman was a person that was to watch for enemies armies that might come to attack the city. He was to watch and when he saw them coming, sound the warning to let the people know so they could prepare. Then it was the responsibility of the people to respond. If the watchman sees the enemy coming and doesn’t respond, then he is held responsible for the fall of the whole city. *** In that same way, God made Ezekiel a watchman over the people of Israel. He was to warn them of what God was telling them and then it was up to them to respond accordingly. If he didn’t warn them, their lives would be on his hands. If he warned them and they did nothing, it was their own fault. *** God gave Ezekiel a message to tell the people to repent and stay on the right path. They would be held responsible for the state the Lord finds them in at the time. Their past good deeds would not save them if they were found living in sin. *** Ezekiel received news that Jerusalem had fallen. The people had been saying that since God had given Abraham the land of Israel, it was still theirs. But God said that since they lived in such sin and idolatry, they didn’t deserve to have the land. God was sending the sword and wild animals to kill them. *** God informed Ezekiel of how the people came to him to be entertained with his words, but they had no intention of repenting. They won’t be entertained when what he said comes to past. *** God had a word of rebuke to the shepherds who made sure they had all then needed, but didn’t share or take care of their flocks who looked to them for help. They took advantage of their position and preyed on their own people. God was holding them responsible and would take away their right to be their shepherd. God will rescue his flock himself and give them good pasture and tend to their needs. He will give them justice. God will judge them individually. He will make a covenant of peace with them and drive the danger away. God will shower his people with blessings, safety, and abundant harvests. They will no longer live in fear. They will know that the Lord is their God and their Shepherd. *** In Hebrews, God tells us to love one another and show kindness to strangers; some of them may be angels. We are to have compassion on those in prison whether it is physical or mental, or spiritual. *** We are to honor our marriage vows, not love money, and follow the example of our godly mentors. *** Jesus died outside the city gates to make us holy, so we must fellowship with him and bear the disgrace he bore because we will one day share in his glory. *** As children of God, we are generous and caring and want to live honorably in all we do. God will equip us with what we need to do his will. *** Lord may you produce in us every good thing that is pleasing to you. All glory to You forever and ever!