This is the privilege and responsibility of some Christian/ Messianic Believers, who find they have a burden of prayerful concern for God’s Word of Truth, also for other people, especially Believers who are "of the household of faith." It has some heavy aspects of deep concern for Truth, and the suffering of those who stand up for Truth. It involves time to spend ‘watching’ news from whichever area of concern God may have placed on you, in harmony with the Word of God. Having delivered the observations made, to those concerned to hear them, the Watchman’s responsibility is completed, as indicated in Ezekiel 33: 1-20.

These are used extensively in the Bible, but must be seen simply - as they are, and prayer is needed to discern the meaning behind the ‘word pictures’, which are almost always explained in Scripture, somewhere! There is real danger in ‘interpreting’ these in a non-Biblical, non- Spiritual ways. Symbols are not literal - but represent real events, personalities or effects of an angelic or other person’s acts. (Example - the 4 horsemen of the Apocalypse.)

There is a range of Biblical & generally understood names or terms for the events, or personalities associated with the Second Coming of Jesus/Yeshua & the time leading up to this. It is helpful to know some of these, as you read about this subject here, or elsewhere.

This section offers some practical suggestions, which need to be thought about prayerfully. The reward will be, having the extra ‘oil of Biblical knowledge’ that, like the Bridal virgins who prepared ahead of time, (in Jesus’ Parable in Matthew 25), meant that they were accepted by the Bridegroom and were able to be united with Him for the ‘Bridal Feast’. We encourage you to consider these things.

This lengthy article gives a thoughtful, Biblical look at a sweet story with a very serious meaning. It is a ‘must’ for all who are sincere in their love for, and longing for the Return of The Bridegroom, Yeshua/ Jesus our Saviour, Lord & Messiah.