Trumpets are blowing in both the prophecy of Ezekiel and the Apocalyptic vision of John in the Book of Revelation. Trumpets are blowing.
The blowing of trumpets was a warning sign---a sign to pay attention.
God sends warning signs to us; sometimes they come from the voices of people; sometimes our bodies make it clear to us; sometimes the warning comes from elements outside of ourselves. No matter what form the warning takes, the Holy Spirit sends us signals to let us know we've gotten a bit off track.
For me, I can often tell when I am "off-center" and "off-balanced." When I feel things get a bit chaotic and stressfull...that is always a good indication that I have not spent enough time centered in Christ.
Words from friends, family, and strangers often are signs for me as well.....as long as I'm listening in a way that I can truly hear.
God doesn't always come in an earthquake or rumbling....God even shows up in the silence---like the great silence that accompanies the breaking of the seventh seal in Revelation.
The key is to expect God to send us these warnings and signs....and then to carefully discern their meaning and direction. Where are the trumpets blowing in your life today?
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