Freedom Friday – The Watchman

Welcome to the first Freedom Friday! August is almost over so our focus on fasting has ended. I will now post prayers for America on Fridays, because our nation desperately needs our prayers.

If we want America to change, then what we need most are watchmen. Watchmen were men in the Old Testament who were to guard the towers of the fortified cities. When danger was approaching, they were to warn the city. This was an actual military post, but was also used as a metaphor for the prophets. They were to be watchman for the Lord and warn the cities of impending judgment.

“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: When I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn…