Waiting

This weekend we continue on the "project" the Lord brought to light last May. That project is called "waiting." I keep thinking about the verse,"My soul waits for the Lord more than the watchmen for the morning; indeed, more than the watchmen for the morning." (Ps. 130:6) Why do the watchmen wait for the morning? Well, my culture says to get off work, which might be the case, but I don't think that's the answer. The watchmen waits for the morning because it's dark and the enemy is out there. Every part of the watchman's being has to be completely attentive to his post, or he, his family, his city could suffer. The enemy stays in the shadows, trying to be unseen, for a stealthy attack.

So, I wait. I wasn't raised to put much emphasis on the enemy. Often, I seriously don't think I give enough credence to the threat that he is. How good is a watchman who doesn't believe there is an enemy beyond the camp? Yes, my God is far and away greater. But the Bible does talk of wearing the armor of God, and of being on the alert because the devil stalks about like a roaring lion seeking who he may devour. Resistance, on both accounts takes faith.

So, pray the Morrell and Massingill families will stand firm in our faith as we wait for the Lord.

"I wait for the Lord, my soul does wait,
And in His word do I hope."

He's given us LOTS to hope for in His word (see my September 27, 2007 post)!

Be still my soul, the Lord is on thy side...

Jenifer