The call of the watchman

[ByTheSpirit]

So I remember some time ago I made quite a ruckus here (surprising I know) by describing a vision I had received and the subsequent call that came with that vision. Well just recently I believe God showed me the fulfillment of that vision along with giving a greater revelation of it. Allow me to explain.

As pointed out at the time, the office of watchman, is non-existent within the church, or at least not formally mentioned by Paul in Ephesians 4. Some said that God would not call someone to be a watchman as it is not a scriptural office. Well according to the vision I had and the call that came with it, I disagreed.

The vision was like such. I saw a large, vast army of Soldiers. Wearing Roman style armor, they were marching in unison and formation towards an unseen enemy in the forefront. I immediately heard the Spirit tell me that they were wearing the armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18). I also heard him say that he wanted me to be a watchman and pray for intercessors in all lands and languages to fulfill this vision. The next night, he reconfirmed this calling by pointing me to the call of Ezekiel, where God called Ezekiel to be a watchman.

Well for the longest time I did not understand fully what this meant, to be a watchman, yet I knew God told me to be such. Well as I started, I believe he has recently revealed a fuller explanation of that call.

Isaiah 52:8
Listen! Your watchmen lift up their voices; together they shout for joy. When the LORD returns to Zion, they will see it with their own eyes.

Isaiah 62:6
I have posted watchmen on your walls, Jerusalem; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD, give yourselves no rest,

Ezekiel 22:30 ESV
And I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the breach before me for the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found none.

Isaiah 59:15-17 ESV
The Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice. He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no one to intercede; then his own arm brought him salvation, and his righteousness upheld him. He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak.

Watchman as it was explained to me by the Spirit, are intercessors. Chief intercessors who have a special calling on their lives to abide in the presence of the Father and as Jesus lives to intercede for us, watchman live to intercede for others. We, as watchmen (those who are called) observe needs of those around us and when revealed speak as told to speak and pray (intercede) as we are told to pray.

The calling is similar to that of the prophet, but perhaps just a tad different in that prophets are sometimes told not to pray for others, but only speak as revealed. Watchmen are the exact opposite. We pray as revealed and sometimes we are told not to speak of things revealed.

So not that it's terribly important, I just thought I would share that information with others, that God does still call watchmen in the New Covenant. Their purpose is to intercede, especially when directed to do so, just as a prophet speaks when told to do so...

 

[Alithis]

i agree that the prophetic (or seer) and the watchman ..are not dissimilar roles .
but i guess some may get over analytical- i know ..i do it all too often

 

[rdclmn72]

It is good to see that things will soon fall in place for you and the dream you had.
The walk will include the calling and the vision that runs it, it will also be defined as to what the role of a watchman is and will become.

 

[ByTheSpirit]

It is good to see that things will soon fall in place for you and the dream you had.
The walk will include the calling and the vision that runs it, it will also be defined as to what the role of a watchman is and will become.

The Spirit is slowly leading me along yes. Thank God for his patience and understanding for I am slow to learn and quick to be ignorant. He is the best teacher after all.

 

[FireWithin]

God called me to be a watchman a few months ago... I know this to be an absolute certainty, there is nothing unclear on this revelation to me. He is raising up watchmen. They don't even want a title, or recognition, no billboard, nothing that brings glory to themselves, but only stand upon the walls as they have been anointed and appointed to as intercessors and watchers. There is a zealousness in them for the salvation of those whom God brings into their sights. It is a very personal, often 1 on 1 ministry -- whether that person knows you are there as their watchman or they don't. It is a hidden ministry, if a preacher is a mouth, the watchman is a heart. It is unseen but vital.

God revealed it to me and it was confirmed by my preacher in a word he spoke over me, directly naming me a watchman. Evident by the zeal of needing to see those around him saved and on fire for God. I see other watchmen being raised up, this thread itself is another confirmation.

 

[Chris12]

Thank you, for praying for everyone.

God Bless you.

 

[Alithis]

God called me to be a watchman a few months ago... I know this to be an absolute certainty, there is nothing unclear on this revelation to me. He is raising up watchmen. They don't even want a title, or recognition, no billboard, nothing that brings glory to themselves, but only stand upon the walls as they have been anointed and appointed to as intercessors and watchers. There is a zealousness in them for the salvation of those whom God brings into their sights. It is a very personal, often 1 on 1 ministry -- whether that person knows you are there as their watchman or they don't. It is a hidden ministry, if a preacher is a mouth, the watchman is a heart. It is unseen but vital.

God revealed it to me and it was confirmed by my preacher in a word he spoke over me, directly naming me a watchman. Evident by the zeal of needing to see those around him saved and on fire for God. I see other watchmen being raised up, this thread itself is another confirmation.

The Spirit is slowly leading me along yes. Thank God for his patience and understanding for I am slow to learn and quick to be ignorant. He is the best teacher after all.

hmm so , are you speaking of the intercessory ? for that too could be defined as a watchman

 

[tturt]

bts, thanks for this thread.

 

[ByTheSpirit]

God called me to be a watchman a few months ago... I know this to be an absolute certainty, there is nothing unclear on this revelation to me. He is raising up watchmen. They don't even want a title, or recognition, no billboard, nothing that brings glory to themselves, but only stand upon the walls as they have been anointed and appointed to as intercessors and watchers. There is a zealousness in them for the salvation of those whom God brings into their sights. It is a very personal, often 1 on 1 ministry -- whether that person knows you are there as their watchman or they don't. It is a hidden ministry, if a preacher is a mouth, the watchman is a heart. It is unseen but vital.

God revealed it to me and it was confirmed by my preacher in a word he spoke over me, directly naming me a watchman. Evident by the zeal of needing to see those around him saved and on fire for God. I see other watchmen being raised up, this thread itself is another confirmation.

Praise God! As described he showed me the same thing. Be blessed and stay strong. I have noticed one thing since my calling came. Satan HATES watchman! He has been fighting to destroy me ever so harder since that day.

I will add you to my prayer list

 

[ByTheSpirit]

hmm so , are you speaking of the intercessory ? for that too could be defined as a watchman

Yes, well I certainly am. In the OP those two scriptures from Isaiah are what the Spirit used to show me what a watchman's main duty is, to intercede. He also used these two (that I forgot to add)...

Ezekiel 22:30 ESV

And I sought for a man among them who should build up the wall and stand in the breach before me for the land, that I should not destroy it, but I found none.

Isaiah 59:15-17 ESV

The Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice. He saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no one to intercede; then his own arm brought him salvation, and his righteousness upheld him. He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in zeal as a cloak.

Those 2 scriptures were used to show me how much God wants those watchmen who intercede, and when specifically told to do so they speak as revealed.

 

[gideons300]

Praise God! As described he showed me the same thing. Be blessed and stay strong. I have noticed one thing since my calling came. Satan HATES watchman! He has been fighting to destroy me ever so harder since that day.

I will add you to my prayer list

Hi brother and thanks for this thread. You are correct, satan does hate and seek to silence the watchmen God has called. The calling is one that is most difficult, for often watchmen, who dwell on top of the walls, are removed from the day to day people they are called to watch over. Both watchmen and prophets have callings to be the "conscience" of the church at times, if hearts have been hardened to not be able to see danger when it is clearly present.

You are correct, they are to intercede on behalf of others. How great is that calling as they are intercessors between God and His people who do not have the view they do on the walls. They see the enemy more clearly, I think, as their vantage point is higher. I do not mean higher in the spiritual hierarchy, for often, it is just the opposite. They simply can see farther off so that they can see danger approaching when others cannot.

This calling is not for the faint of heart, for God seems to choose men and women who are not social butterflies, but more often loners so to speak,who often battle depression. Why the depression? Simply because the do not seem to fit into the established church, and feel, more than likely their entire walks, that something is coming, or that something is amiss, and yet their friends, their fellow saints, simply do not yet have eyes to see it or hears to even consider it. Loneliness is often a characteristic, and yet the blessing is that they are forced even deeper into their God for solace and comfort.

As intercessors, they are greatly burdened. Their aim is to prepare hearts so that they too can hear what God is saying to His people. They stand in the gap, the weak place in the wall of protection that has surrounded church that satan will point his attack, and stand fast there.

But the watchman has another duty, and that is to warn. People inside the walls of a city are busy with daily life, and often the pressures of life sway them to feel there is no need for being vigilant, to give all diligence, to be zealous for the kingdom of God. When God is about to do something big, or if satan is planning a full frontal attack on the saints, the watchman is the mouthpiece of God, and the burden on such a calling is immense. There can be no "I think God is saying". The watchman and the prophet must speak as the oracle of God. There is no room for pride here and often, God has thoroughly broken up the fallow ground in the watchmans own life so that self is put on the shelf.

I know in my own life, I was called into the ministry long ago when prophesied over by a 90 year old Russian lady who came to our church. But six years ago, the Lord gave me a great gift, and asked me to share it with the body of Christ. It has been an amazing experience to see that what God showed me actually works, as He has and still is transforming me to something that in no way even resembles what I used to be.

One would think that such knowledge would be embraced by hungry saints everywhere, but I have found out clearly why being a watchman is so difficult. Watchmen and prophets are not exactly the ministry one seeks for if they like to have a ton of friends, LOL. It is often lonely, and truth be told, it is hard to enjoy business-as-usual church when you know there is danger coming. The burden is often difficult to bear.

But watchmen and prophets have another duty. They must speak. MUST. We are told that if they see danger approaching and do not warn others, their blood will be upon our hands. But if we do speak, and they do not prayerfully consider the message, nor react to it, the life of the watchman and/or prophet is spared, for he or she has done their duty, regardless of the outcome.

Controversy will often follow the watchman, for the messages given often shake up the established comfort we all have a tendancy to fall into. No one likes to be warned, or awakened when enjoying a great sleep, but if the warning foes unheeded at first, the watchman must pray more fervently for ears to be opened and then speak again... in love.

Glad to see you here, and appreciate this post.

Gideon

 

[ByTheSpirit]

As always gids! As always!

 

[Optimax]

A true intercessor is needful and good.

But trying to "mix" making yourself responsible for being the "conscience of the church" and other such nonsense.

Sounds like you "watchmen" are trying to be people's Holy Spirit and judge.

Do you not believe that the Holy Spirit is inept and cannot do His job?

Grow up!

 

[ByTheSpirit]

Why do you preach the gospel? Its the Holy Spirit job to convict right?

 

[Optimax]

Why do you preach the gospel? Its the Holy Spirit job to convict right?

Learn to discern between hate and truth spoken.

Go back and read again (and probably again and again) what the Holy Spirit's job is.

Hint: It is not the same to the saved/born again (rom 10:9) people as it is to the unsaved.

 

[ByTheSpirit]

You didn't answer the question.... but i'll play along. If it is as you presume, and it is a massive presumption on your part, why did Paul take it upon himself to implore other believers back to the truth. He wrote entire scrolls (books) to them. Galatians and Corinthians are two examples.

Regardless, I have spoken the truth in my OP as others have here as well. If people are so attached to the letter that they miss the relationship, welp that sucks for them.

Your doubt and disdain does not negate the TRUTH of what the Spirit revealed to me or others. If anything it further cements what has been spoken here already. Sad really.

We who are to be Spirit filled reject a calling of the Spirit because it doesn't fit into our theological theme box. That is what social groups that meet on Sundays ooops I mean "the church" has become...

Well God is changing that. And he is starring RIGHT NOW! Praise to his name!

 

[ChristCameBackFromTheDead]

I think you guys are walking on a slippery slope when proclaiming yourselves "Watchmen".

Understand that you are tasked with speaking God's Word DIRECTLY to the people.
You have visions of upcoming events and warning the people of them and God's power and HIS plan.

Please understand demons work to confuse and we should be very concise on deciphering the meaning. Pray for clarity. Humble yourselves before God. Understand what a Watchman REALLY is.

 

[ChristCameBackFromTheDead]

Do you not feel that maybe you are using your own pride to individually call yourselves watchmen?

Isn't it Christians jobs in general to be watchmen?

 

[Optimax]

You didn't answer the question....

Regardless, I have spoken the truth in my OP as others have here as well. If people are so attached to the letter that they miss the relationship, welp that sucks for them.

Your doubt and disdain does not negate the TRUTH of what the Spirit revealed to me or others. If anything it further cements what has been spoken here already. Sad really.

We who are to be Spirit filled reject a calling of the Spirit because it doesn't fir into our theological theme box. That is what social groups that meet on Sundays ooops I mean "the church" has become...

Well God is changing that. And he is starring RIGHT NOW! Praise to his name!

I did answer the question.

I suggested you read again what scripture says the Holy Spirits job is.

If I just tell you.

You will not learn.

The Holy Spirit does not "call" anybody to an "office" that does not exist.

A watchman in the OT was not called to the church.

But to Israel.

For a specific reason when Israel was being attached.

One can twist, turn and jump through hoops to make Israel mean the church if one desires.

If their were such a calling it would be listed in the NT.

You are important in the Body of Christ.

But a call to be a "watchman" is not a call from the Holy Spirit.

 

[ByTheSpirit]

Be careful Optimax, you are walking "a slippery slope" by saying such things.

You and the other ARE NOT the Holy Spirit and your comments are full of pride and jealousy.

I didn't ask for the calling, and I am sure others didn't as well. Sure some may proclaim themselves as such to make a profit, but Pastors do that as well, so lets just proclaim pastors illegitimate too.

Anyways, I don't have to explain myself to you so I'll stop this senseless banter and do what I'm told and shown. My calling comes from God and as he told me, people would not listen. Well that is already coming to pass, in a "Spirit filled" forum no less, wow....