The Watchman Ever since I can remember, I have been a dreamer, a visionary: a person who sees things more as they can be as opposed to what they are. For many, this is simply impossible, and I tend to scare those who are not of my mindset. However, as I have aged and the trials of life have pounded and shaped me, I can honestly say that I am now a realistic visionary. In other words, I tend to look more at the reality of today as I envision and fashion future ideas, plans, hopes, and dreams. The reality of what is going on in our world today, the increasing decline in morality, the rising conflicts in the Middle East, the worldwide move toward one-world government, and, most of all, the increasing fulfillment of biblical end time prophecies tend to drive one more toward being a realist. Beginning in Ezekiel 3:16, we see the description God gives Ezekiel of a watchman: one who watches out for people, one who warns of danger, one who reveals what he sees that others may not see. As the story goes, a watchman has a responsibility to speak what he sees. The response is up to those who hear; once the watchman has spoken the truth as he sees it, his work is complete. Some will listen, some will ignore, yet, in the end, all will reap from their reaction to the truth. The Lord has raised up many watchmen in the past, and He has in this day risen up and equipped many more. Why? Because the time is growing closer for the return of Jesus, and the Lord would have all hear and know that He is coming soon for His bride. The Word of God makes it ever so clear the description of a bride who is ready to meet the Lord; those who will inherit eternal life. Matthew, Romans, Genesis, John, Revelation, and on and on are the books of the Bible that speak truth and wisdom for all mankind. So here is the reality, "the choice is yours." The truth is out there, and now you must decide what to do with it. Jesus is coming soon. Those who practice sorcery (drug use), sexual immorality, lying, gossip, adultery, fornication, envy, murder, drunkenness, wrath, jealousies, and more, will not inherit the kingdom of God (Galatians 5). That is step one to getting our lives in line with what the Word of God instructs us to. Secondly, we share this truth with others. Yes, it is our responsibility to share with everyone the reality of the need to be transformed; made new, "born again"; made new by the Spirit (Romans 8). Then thirdly, we truly need to be sharing the signs of the return of our Savior. The Bible is equally clear on what must and will take place prior to the return of Christ, and it is happening now. Is He coming tomorrow? No one knows; however, the prophecies are being fulfilled at an ever-increasing rate on a daily basis. Shouldn't you respond accordingly? Soon the Euro will fail, our dollar is teetering on failure, Israel is under attack, and everyone is beginning to line up against her. The UN is being given ever so secretly more and more control of our nation, and the price of oil will soon be out of reach for all of us. Our president has an agenda that is contrary to that of a Godly man and speaks of one belief while doing and supporting a contrary one. Yes, you may disagree, but that is your privilege, so feel free to do so. However, I implore each of you, throw your political views aside, as neither republican nor democrat nor Tea Party nor independent would be acting any different-this is the plan of the Lord. Be encouraged, embrace the return of the Lord, prepare your family, gather provision, share the truth with others, and read and learn for yourself. Whatever you do "get your head out of the sand." If you live in a place or area that snubs the Lord, you may need to move-ask the Lord. He didn't allow Lot and his family to stay and evangelize Gomorrah, He called them out. Be a watchman: pray without ceasing, be prepared and share the truth, then react as the Lord leads.