Watchman On The Wall

Dear Readers:

I have a pastor who means the world to me and to many, many others. He is an awesome man of God. If you have never met Pastor Jeffrey Arnold you need to come visit our church in Gainesville. His words of wisdom will change your life. You don’t have to take my word for it though just come visit The Pentecostal's of Gainesville and see for yourself.

The following poem was written by me about 2 years ago and was inspired by Pastor Arnold.

Hope you enjoy it.

Barbara Elliott



Watchman On The Wall

The watchman on the wall always looking out for me. Standing tall in the shadows while down on his knees. He is with us all the time with his love and caring heart while reaching to God; all on our part.

Never letting us go even when we were weak and frail. He holds on to our hands with every loving prayer. He could let us go and say "What's the use? They have failed so many times, what more can I do?" But he always holds on just long enough for help to arrive; God’s enduring love.

The watchman may say "I am only a man, nothing special, just doing what I can." For he is truly a man of God; wanting nothing for himself. His greatest gift will be when God says “My son you have done well." He doesn't for a moment take any kind of credit. He gives to God all the glory, honor and praises. He longs to be pleasing to God and to do His will. Whatever it takes and whatever is required, the watchman will do to fulfill the Lord's desires.

With no concern for himself the watchman forges on as the battle rages he prays "The Lords Will BE Done." Nothing will deter him. He aims to win for there is a purpose and a vision that's much greater than him. He is always watching out, ready to warn of impending danger threatening to do us harm. Satan can't get past this godly man who protects us daily by pleading the blood of the Lamb.

The watchman fights wearing the armor of God for he doesn't fight against flesh and blood. He uses each given spiritual tool as he slays the dark spirits and brings us through. Through the course of his journey he has seen many things like sickness, healing, miracles, death, hatred and love, yet no matter what; in God he places his trust. For God is in control; Of his life, Of his destiny, Of his soul.

What more can we ask for from our God who has given us a man after His own heart. Who wants nothing more in this life, but to be able to bring men, women and children to the Lord Jesus Christ.

We are very blessed to have this man on our side. With a leader like our watchman, we together will win this fight. We will prevail. We will succeed. Just do as the Watchman and take to your knees. With the help of the Holy Ghost we will remain faithful and strong and stay in the will of God where we belong.

This is just a short testimony of what he is and what he has done. When some, including myself were too weak to go on; when our own burdens were getting to heavy to tote. He at times has been our last and final hope; For this is when he reaches out to God in our place, praying and weeping with his undying faith. He is not willing to leave anyone behind and he has gone back many times to encourage and pick up the fallen ones and to let them know they are never alone. That this fight is almost done and when we all reach heaven’s gate, we will be able to stand tall and say.
"WE Have Made IT! WE Have Won!"

So lead on WATCHMAN, lead on.