4-27-06 Ezekiel 33:5

Ezekiel 33:5 (KJ21)
He heard the sound of the trumpet and took not warning: his blood shall be upon him. But he that taketh warning shall deliver his soul.

Ezekiel 33:5 (NAS)
He heard the sound of the trumpet, but did not take warning; his blood will be on himself. But had he taken warning, he would have delivered his life.

Ezekiel 33:5 (NIVUS)
Since he heard the sound of the trumpet but did not take warning, his blood will be on his own head. If he had taken warning, he would have saved himself.

Ezekiel 33:5 (NLT)
They heard the warning but wouldn’t listen, so the responsibility is theirs. If they had listened to the warning, they could have saved their lives.

Some communities have sirens that are used to warn people of impending, perilous storms such as tornadoes. When people hear their sound, they know that they need to quickly find safety and shelter. If they do not heed the warning, they could be maimed or killed.

Adonai, the Most High God, loves you so much that He brings warning and correction to you. He does not want you swallowed up in the storms and trials of life. He does not want you to continue following the wrong path. You, therefore, should listen for the sound of His trumpet; if you are attentive, you will clearly hear its distinct call. God's warning and admonition will enlighten you, so that you proceed with caution.

If you fail to heed the warning voice of the Lord, you can bring death and destruction on your own head. Your guilt may require the shedding of your own blood to pay for your sins. This, however, is not God's plan and purpose for your life. Through Yeshua, the son of God, and His shed blood, the Lord God has provided a way of escape from your guilt. When you heed the advice and counsel of the Most High, your path will be smooth and not slippery. You will find rescue and escape from what is troubling you. In deliverance, you will find vitality and life.