Imagine creeping up to the edge of a vast host of ruthless enemies. These are people who would kill you in an instant if they learned of your presence. These are heartless invaders who plunder your nation and callously leave your friends and neighbors penniless and hungry. As far as you can see, there are campfires and the silhouettes of sentries patrolling the perimeter.
Imagine trying to keep your heart from racing. Think how hard it would be to breath quietly so you did not attract anyone’s attention. Imagine desperately trying not to cough or sneeze! Imagine having only 99 other soldiers with you, as you looked out over the vast expanse of the enemy camp, one thousand times larger than your meager force.
Then consider the order to blow your trumpet as loudly as you could! Imagine the contrast between hiding quietly in the bushes and standing up and boisterously announcing your presence. At that moment, you would know that unless God intervened: you were as good as dead! There would be no second thoughts. There would be no escape. It was all or nothing. You had to fully embrace God’s plan. Once you blew your trumpet, there was no turning back!
Is it time for you to blow your trumpet?!