Psalm 130:5-6
“I wait for
the Lord, my whole being waits,
and in His word I put my hope.
I wait for the Lord
More than watchmen wait for the morning,
More than watchmen wait for the morning.”
Do we wait on God with our whole being? Just what does “more
than watchmen wait for the morning” mean?
We find ourselves waiting on God many times during the
course of our life. Especially when we don’t know what to do and want Him to
guide us in the direction we should go. Sometimes it does feel like we are
waiting all night, wondering when we’ll hear from Him.
We do hear from Him. His timing involves preparing our
hearts to accept whatever He tells us. During our waiting time we should be
reading in His Word, listening to messages that encourage and inspire, and
seeking Godly counsel from trusted brothers and sisters in Christ.
Enduringword.com: “The poet used a vivid image to express
his patient anticipation in waiting on God. We see a watchman in the darkness
of the early morning, scanning the horizon for the first sign of the dawn. The
watchman doesn’t doubt that morning will come, but only
wonders when, and watches for it diligently. So it was for the singer who
watched for God and the help God promised to bring.”
We know that God will answer. And, yes, sometime that
waiting period is difficult to go through. The longer we live for God, the more
we understand His desire to bring us to the right decision in His time.
Godsbless.ing: “This verse from Psalms beautifully
expresses a deep sense of anticipation and yearning for spiritual connection.
Just like watchmen eagerly anticipate the break of dawn to signal the end of
their night shift and the dawning of a new day, the psalmist’s soul yearns for
the presence of the Lord. It speaks to a profound longing and hope for divine
guidance, protection, and comfort . . . Psalm 130:6 illuminates the
importance of waiting on the Lord with unwavering faith and hopeful
anticipation. As we reflect on this verse, may we embrace the practice of
waiting with patience and confidence, knowing that God’s plans are perfect and
His timing is always right. Let us hold fast to the assurance that in our
waiting, God is at work, shaping our hearts and leading us towards His ultimate
good.”
We wait for the Lord with our whole being and we put our
hope in Him. No matter how long. Even if it’s as long as the watchmen waiting
for morning.
By His Grace . . .
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