I love waiting on the LORD. Well, actually, that is not quite true. I am not naturally a very patient person. I have had to work to keep my impatience at a minimum. I am a little better with long lines and traffic, and a little better with waiting on the LORD. But still … not a strong point!
The other morning Psalm 130:5 appeared in my inbox as part of a daily devotion. As I read the psalm in my Bible, I was struck by not just verse 5 but also by verse 6.
“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, And in His word I do hope. My soul waits for the Lord, More than those who watch for the morning—Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.” [Psalm 130:5-6 NKJV]
The HCSB translates verse 6 as: “I wait for the Lord more than watchmen for the morning—more than watchmen for the morning.”
In ancient Israel, those who watch for the morning, or watchmen, were often stationed on high walls or in watchtowers. They were responsible for protecting the town’s citizens from potential dangers. They would warn the townspeople of any perceived threats. They would be EAGER for morning light so they could see all around them.
We are to wait for the LORD just like those watchmen wait for the morning. That means purposefully watching and listening for His voice.
Too often when we are waiting for the LORD, we are fussing rather than intentionally listening. We should have a quiet soul that God can speak to.
Are we like the watchmen? Eager to hear His voice. Intentionally listening?
