⌚ My Calling
“You are my Lighthouse, my Watchman...”
Sometime in 2015 I was walking through the cobbled streets of the small town where I lived, when I saw a man inside a cart or stall. Attached to the two boards extending from either side of the cart were many different kinds of watches that he was selling. Above, a large sign was inscribed with the words "Watch Man". As I walked past this cart, I laughed to myself at how old-fashioned the town seemed to me. This manner of selling watches felt very out-of-place in a modern world. In fact, there was still a traditional market that operated between the modern shops on either side of the street, and this market was more than 700 years old. As I was walking and pondering these things, I heard a voice speak clearly into my spirit, saying, "YOU are a Watchman." I recognized this voice as that of the Holy Spirit and I replied in my heart "…Really, Lord?". I had never heard anyone say such a thing about me before that day, so I was taken by surprise. I was aware of the role of the watchman from the bible, but I didn't fully understand the purpose of the ministry. Almost immediately after my response to the Lord’s statement, my rational mind took over and caused me to doubt that I was hearing from God. I ended up dismissing the word, not wanting to mistakenly call myself something that I wasn't.
A few months later, I enrolled on a prophetic training course run by a Christian ministry in the United States. I knew that I had functioned prophetically at times, and perhaps even possessed the Gift of Prophecy, but I needed to learn more, and I wanted to become more confident to speak forth the prophetic word. Not long after enrolling, other students were already prophesying to me, and the first one spoke publicly to me in the Spirit, saying:
"…you are MY lighthouse, MY watchman…you will scream from the rooftops when danger is near! I love you my son, do not allow the enemy to distract you…I am giving you a higher vantage point so that you can see the distractions of the enemy from a mile away."
Needless to say, I was amazed that once again, the Holy Spirit had called me a Watchman. This time, however, the message was coming through another person. I instantly regretted how hastily I had rejected the original Word spoken to me by God.
Shortly after that time, I was going through a very difficult period in my life and needed Christian support, so I turned my attention online and contacted a ministry in New Zealand to request a prophetic word. They graciously responded, ministering encouragement and hope to me in my desperate state. I had not mentioned the watchman calling to them, yet once again this theme came to the forefront of the prophecies. A prophetic seer from the ministry spoke by the Spirit of the Lord, saying:
"…I see a Lighthouse, by the sea, but on land…I see a car parked by it and I see you get out of the car and go into the Lighthouse. And I see that the Lord wants you in that Lighthouse, and to be that Lighthouse, because you’re going to shine the light out on the water and protect the ships. So he’s made you a Watchman and he wants you to get into that tower… and I sense at the moment that you’re parked, but he wants you to be active, and present in that role as Watchman. So you will protect many, and guard. But he also wants you to know that he is your Tower of Strength, and that as you go to that tower of strength and refuge, you’ll be able to be that Lighthouse. And he also gives me that scripture for you; "Thy Word is a Lamp unto my feet and a Light unto my path"….The righteous run into the name of the Lord, and he wants you to do that, to be that Lighthouse to watch out for others, and to guard and protect. Amen."
There was no doubt as to what God was saying to me, but the problem was I didn't know how he wanted me to perform this ministry. I wasn't in a church, I was constantly moving to different areas of the country, and I wasn't bold enough to speak in front of others. Honestly, I just wanted to hide in the shadows and live a quiet life but now God was saying I had to shout from the rooftops? I prayed and asked for advice but didn't immediately find a clear answer, so taking this as an excuse to delay the ministry, I put all these things aside out of my thoughts, and asked God to remind me in the future when I was a little more settled.
⏩ It is now nearly ten years after receiving the initial Word, and seemingly out of nowhere, today the Holy Spirit led me to take up this ministry in the form of an online blog. I will therefore be sharing my dreams, prophecies and the words given to me by the Lord Jesus Christ, for the benefit of the church and the world.
The Christian ministry of the Watchman serves to protect believers by warning of upcoming danger, adversity or judgment on the horizon. Through advance warnings, time is allotted to the people so that appropriate action can be taken, ultimately ensuring the preservation of their lives, wellbeing and blessings. The Watchman also administers hope to the hearts of the faithful, through announcing times of salvation and restoration. He does all these things in the name of the Saviour, JESUS.
Before the end of the year, I will be writing a more detailed post on the role and functions of the Watchman. It will appear in the Blog and will be added to the Home page.
⛯ Mark-Alexander
