Dutch Sheets tells us, "Let's broaden our understanding of biblical watchmen.
What was their purpose?
The term 'watchmen' comes from the Old Testament, and was used to describe what we would today call 'sentries,' 'guards' or 'lookouts.'
These individuals were responsible for protecting primarily two things: vineyards or field from thieves and animals, and cities from invading forces.
The watchmen would take shifts - one working, one sleeping - and thereby watch 24 hours a day.
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I can assure you He has 24-hour sentries 'watching' the harvest.
May we be able to say with our lord - of those You have given me, not one of them perished (see John 17:12).
These watchmen were also posted on the city walls, where they
would function as sentries.
The following are a few Old Testament references:
"For thus the Lord says to me, 'Go, station the lookout, let him report what he sees.
When he sees riders, horsemen in pairs, a train of donkeys, a train of camels, let him
pay close attention, very close attention.' Then the lookout called, 'O Lord, I stand continually by day on the watchtower, and I am stationed every night at my guard post' "
(Isa. 21:6-8)
"Lift up a signal against the walls of Babylon; post a strong guard, station sentries,
place men in ambush! For the Lord has both purposed and performed what He spoke concerning the inhabitants of Babylon". (Jer. 51:12)
"On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have appointed watchmen; all day and all night they
will never keep silent. You who remind the Lord, take no rest for yourselves". (Isa. 62:6)
From the walls of the cities they would watch for two things: messengers and enemies."
Today’s Prayer Note- #117 Biblical Watchmen, taken from Dutch Sheets’ book,
Intercessory Prayer (pgs. 240, 241)
The next Prayer Note: 2/21 Watching for Messengers: Prayer Note #118
Let’s pray: Father, when You want me to pray, may I be diligent and ready to serve in
this ministry. Make me aware of the need, and willing to speak to You for the situation.
In Jesus' name. Amen
this ministry. Make me aware of the need, and willing to speak to You for the situation.
In Jesus' name. Amen
Our Scripture for encouragement: Jer. 33:3 (NIV) "Call unto me and I will answer you
and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."
and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know."
Today’s quote: Cindy Sproles – “Don’t measure success by earthly standards. Focus
on the gift God has given you. Expand it, but never lose sight, for this is where God dips
His finger and tastes the fruit of the labor. Commit all you do to Him and let God taste
the sweet fruit of your efforts.” [12/28/12]
Our thought for today: No goal God has for my live will be impossible if I'll submit to His leadership.
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