He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.
-Ezekiel 33:5
Oh, how terrible the things that are unfolding before our very own eyes, oh God! What was prophesied by the Son of God and the prophets were happening around the world. We can hear the voice of afflictions and sufferings, surely Lord this is the last days!
Woe unto you, oh man, who walked in the rudiments of the world! You have occupied yourself with the lust of the eyes, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life (1 John 2:16). Thriving to get a seat among the powerful, the rich and the famous, your desires stole your heart away from God. When will you listen, oh vainglorious man? Can't you hear the sound of warning?
Woe unto you , oh man, who spent his time for nothing! For you have busied yourself for your own ungodly works. You labor early and ends up late at night, but you have forgotten to be watchful of the things that will shortly come to pass. When will you see, oh wretched one? Haven't you seen the signs of his coming?
There were wars and rumors of wars (Matthew 24:6). There were famine, plagues and earthquakes in diverse places (Luke 21:11), but still people refused to hear the trumpet call of God's wrath. Oh you stubborn! the Lord is standing at the door knocking to you (Revelation 3:20), but you never gave attention to his voice. Oh you scoffer! Behold, the Lord is nigh even closer than you can think of, but you said in your heart, "where is the promise of his coming (2 Peter 3:3-4)?" Therefore, the Lord shall smite you and cast you into damnation for your disbelief.
Prepare yourself, oh faithful watchman! Don't let your ear be covered from the confusing and captivating noise of the world. Open your heart to the inevitable tribulations that shall deliver countless lives to perdition. Thus, let the Holy Spirit be your Comforter and Guide that he may lead you to the path of deliverance on these tumultuous days.
Armed yourself, oh watchful Christian! Let not your eyes fall to slumber from the mesmerizing delusions that the world can offer. Open your mind to the possible things to come, as they were written in the Scriptures so shall they be. Thus, Let the Bible be your companion and mentor that you may discern the signs and wonders of that great and dreadful day of the Lord (Malachi 4:5).
Oh Father, we have read the signs but our hearts were still captivated by our own lust. We already experienced the horrible catastrophes, genocides, pointless wars, spreading of severe diseases, economic meltdown and increase of lawlessness--its getting worst day by day. Oh Lord,empower us with great zeal in our hearts that we may be watchful. Let the godly desire of loving you continually keep burning that we may not be lukewarm (Revelation 3:15-16). We know that our Savior and King, Jesus Christ shall soon reign on his kingdom. Therefore, keep us tightly together that your saints shall stand firm while waiting on that wondrous day when we will proclaim and shout, "Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest (Matthew 21:9)!
