May the Lord open our mouths ...

May the Lord open our mouths so that we no longer remain silent,

but boldly proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as watchmen for God,

faithfully deliver the warnings we have received from Him

(Ref.: Ezekiel 33:22).

It seems that the Lord is saying to me, 'Open your mouth wide

so that you may receive the words I give you

and go and speak to My people.'

It seems that the Lord is saying to me, 'Open your mouth wide

so that you may receive the words I give you and go and speak to My people.'

I desire to obey that command by opening my mouth wide,

receiving the sweet, honey-like words of God, filling my heart with them,

and by obeying them (digesting the words I have eaten), to go and share them

with beloved brothers and sisters whom God wishes to bless with these words

(Ref.: Ezekiel 3:1-5; Psalms 81:10).

The Lord has appointed pastors and elders as watchmen for the church.

The Lord has appointed pastors and elders as watchmen for the church.

Therefore, pastors and elders must listen to God's word

and, on behalf of the Lord, warn the members of the church

(Ref.: Ezekiel 33:7).