The Trumpeter

THE TRUMPETER

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Ezekiel 33:1-7

Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:1, Joel 2:1, 1 Corinthians 14:8, Revelation 1:10, Revelation 8:6

INTRODUCTION:

In every generation, God raises voices to serve as trumpeters—messengers who sound the alarm, declare His word, and warn His people. The trumpeter is not a title of prestige but a position of divine responsibility. He is God’s appointed voice to shake the people from spiritual slumber and call them to righteousness, repentance, and readiness.

In Ezekiel 33, God likens the prophet to a watchman whose duty is to blow the trumpet and warn the people. Failure to sound the alarm results in blood guilt; but if the trumpet is blown and the people ignore it, the watchman is free from guilt. This shows that being a trumpeter is not optional—it’s a divine assignment with eternal implications.

Today’s world is filled with confusion, compromise, and corruption. Now more than ever, the Church needs clear and courageous voices—trumpeters who will not remain silent in the face of evil. As we explore this subject, may the Lord stir us to take our place as watchmen and trumpeters in this critical hour.

1. THE TRUMPETER IS A DIVINE MESSENGER

A trumpeter speaks not his own words, but God’s message with clarity and boldness.

a) He Speaks What God Commands (Ezekiel 3:4–11)

A true trumpeter carries heaven’s burden and releases it without fear.

b) He Is God’s Watchman over the People (Ezekiel 33:7)

He watches for danger and warns with urgency and love.

c) He Must Speak Loud and Clear (Isaiah 58:1)

The trumpet must not be silent or uncertain in its sound.

d) His Voice Awakens and Prepares Others (Joel 2:1)

The trumpeter prepares the people for divine visitation or judgment.

Biblical Example: Noah warned his generation for 120 years before the flood (Genesis 6:13-22).

2. THE TRUMPETER CARRIES A BURDEN OF RESPONSIBILITY

His assignment is sacred, and the consequences of silence are serious.

a) He Will Be Held Accountable for His Silence (Ezekiel 33:6)

If he fails to sound the alarm, he shares in the blood of the perishing.

b) He Must Not Compromise the Message (Jeremiah 1:17)

The fear of men must not silence the voice of the trumpeter.

c) His Words Must Align with the Spirit’s Voice (Revelation 1:10)

The trumpet must echo the voice of heaven, not the opinion of men.

d) He Must Persist Even When Ignored (Jeremiah 6:17)

Even if people refuse to listen, the trumpeter must still sound the warning.

Biblical Example: Jeremiah wept and warned Judah, though they mocked him (Jeremiah 20:7-9).

3. THE TRUMPET SOUND MUST BE DISTINCT AND TIMELY

A trumpet that gives an uncertain sound confuses the people.

a) It Must Be Clear and Not Compromised (1 Corinthians 14:8)

The sound of the trumpet must be clear so the people can prepare for battle.

b) The Message Must Be Seasonal and Prophetic (Ecclesiastes 3:1, Amos 3:7)

Every trumpet blast must match the timing and season of God’s move.

c) The Trumpet Must Awaken the Sleeping Church (Romans 13:11)

It is time to awaken from slumber and prepare for the Lord’s return.

d) The Trumpeter Must Speak Truth in a Perverse Generation (Philippians 2:15)

He must shine as light and hold fast the word of life.

Biblical Example: John the Baptist was a voice crying in the wilderness to prepare the way (John 1:23).

4. THE TRUMPETER MUST BE CONSECRATED AND DISCERNING

To hear and sound God's alarm, the trumpeter must walk in holiness.

a) Consecration Positions Him to Hear Clearly (Isaiah 6:8-9)

The trumpeter cannot sound what he hasn’t heard from God.

b) He Must Spend Time in God's Presence (Habakkuk 2:1)

Waiting in the watchtower is essential to deliver divine messages.

c) He Must Discern the Times and Seasons (1 Chronicles 12:32)

A wise trumpeter knows what to say and when to say it.

d) He Must Remain Spiritually Alert (1 Peter 5:8)

Spiritual drowsiness silences the voice of the trumpet.

Biblical Example: The Apostle Paul constantly discerned and declared God’s word boldly (Acts 20:26–27).

CONCLUSION:

The trumpet must not be silent in this generation. God is raising men and women as trumpeters to cry aloud, spare not, and lift up their voice like a trumpet. The world is growing darker, but the voice of the watchman must grow louder.

Every believer is called to be a voice—not an echo. Whether you are a pastor, intercessor, evangelist, or worshipper, you are a divine trumpeter sent to your sphere of influence. Let your life, your words, and your convictions declare the sound of heaven.

May you rise as a faithful trumpeter—bold, accurate, and uncompromising—until the whole earth is filled with the knowledge of the glory of God.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, make me a faithful trumpeter in this generation.