Taking Our Post: The Call of the Watchman in Our Day

Brothers and sisters, sometimes the weight of the times feels heavy. We hear the pronouncements, we see the cultural currents pulling us in a hundred different directions, and it can feel overwhelming just to keep our eyes fixed on the horizon. It makes you wonder: where is our post? What is our watch?

Jonathan Cahn’s recent message on the "Call of the Watchman" was a powerful, sobering reminder that being a disciple isn't a passive state; it’s an active, appointed calling. He spoke of the Watchmen on the walls of Jerusalem—people with a monumental responsibility whose entire civilization depended on their vigilance. They couldn't be distracted by the marketplace noise below; they had to stay focused on what was coming over the horizon.

As we navigate our own modern "walls"—our homes, our workplaces, our online spaces—we are called to emulate that focused vigilance. The word for Watchman, *Shomer*, isn't just about seeing; it means to guard, to take heed, to observe, and to preserve. It’s a call to intentionality.

Staying in Our Post: The Disciple’s Focus

What does this mean for us, the Rogue Disciples, who are called to be Internet missionaries everywhere, all the time? It means we must guard our focus. The temptation, whether in the temple, the curriculum, or the comment section, is to get entangled in the noise—the drama, the controversy, the things that are *easy* to look at but don't build us closer to the Savior.

The Watchman had to be *above* the city to see what was coming. For us, being on the ramparts means keeping our perspective fixed on the eternal truths, on the restored gospel, and on the Savior’s plan. It means when we are in missionary discussions, we are focused on the Spirit testifying of Christ, not just on winning a debate.

A Bite-Sized Mission-Prep Skill: Guarding Your Focus

Here’s a skill I’ve been pondering since listening to this: **The 5-Minute Reset.** Before you enter a challenging conversation, before you open a difficult article online, or before you sit down for a study session, take five minutes. Don't look at your phone. Just breathe. Ask yourself: *What is the single most important thing I need to remember about the gospel right now? What is my primary objective?* This forces you to leave the "marketplace" noise behind and take your mental post.

It’s about remembering that the work is eternal, and our watchfulness is a testament to our commitment to the Lord. We are appointed, just like the Watchmen, to be the keepers of the light in our sphere of influence.

Keep the Watch Together

We cannot do this alone. The strength of the Watchmen was in their collective duty to the city. If you feel the weight of this call—the need to sharpen your focus and guard your post—I invite you to join us this week. We are hosting a virtual Bible Study Group in HolyPlaces focused on Isaiah. It's a perfect place to dive deep into scripture and benefit from the social scripture study layer with fellow disciples.

If you’re looking for more foundational material to help sharpen that focus, I highly recommend diving into the Iron Rod’s writings on the Restoration. They are perfect for keeping our minds fixed on the covenants.

Remember, every member can be an Internet missionary, every member can be a disciple anywhere, all the time. Let’s take our posts seriously!