Watching and Waiting

Psalm 130:6 - "My soul waits for the Lord more than the watchmen for the morning; Indeed, more than the watchmen for the morning."

The role of the watchman in biblical times was of paramount importance. Falling asleep during one's time on the wall meant certain death for those guarding the city. By so doing, he put all those under his watch in jeopardy. The seriousness of this crime against his people cannot be understated.

In the same way, the psalmist knew the watchman yearned for the morning light. He knew there was both greater visibility regarding an approaching enemy and less chance to be caught dozing since the light is less conducive to sleep. The analogy the psalmist uses typifies his earnestness to convey the importance of waiting only on the Lord. The gaze of the soul toward our creator is the source of our salvation. The morning's Sun of Righteousness is He who will protect us from certain devastation by the enemy of our souls (Malachi 4:2).

Beloved of God, may we wait only for Christ ... there is salvation in no other!