1 Cor 14:8- For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle?
In the Days of Israel, after the exodus from Egypt, the people understood the sound of the trumpet. Depending on the sound the people knew exactly what to do. There was a certain sound to move, or to stop, or to prepare for war. The trumpeter knew how vital it was for him to blast the right sound. Truthfully, the sound of the trumpet could mean the different between life and death. Moreover, everyone had the responsibility of responding to what they heard. All violators would be subject to an untimely death. You were not to question the sound of the trumpet, but to answer it by doing what the sound relayed.
The trumpet is merely a type of God’s Word. The Word speaks loud and clear. By His Word has God kept the earth from its birth (Ps. 90:2; Heb. 11:3). Its instructions are for the good of all mankind. And if His written Word was hard to believe God sent His Word wrapped in flesh to prove that salvation is available through His Word alone, Jesus Christ (John 1:1-2,12). Why do we question what needs to be done, when the Bible has a uniquely distinguishing sound? God sent the Word to give us life, and to guide us through life. His only begotten Son proved His Word is the truth (John 14:6)! God’s Book of books is the only of its kind! In it is His plan on how to overcome the struggles of the mind. Obeying God’s Word means everlasting life. Rebellion to it will grant a one way ticket to eternal damnation in hell: “The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.” God’s Word is our trumpet! Therefore, trust and obey it.