SCRIPTURE: Psalm 134
This psalm urges the priests not to stop their duties in the night shift.
When no one is around, or no one is looking, or when things are dark and scary.
In those times too, praise the Lord and anticipate His blessing.
The night shift can represent those times when it’s easy to put our faith on hold.
Either because the rest of the world is sleeping, and so we nod off as well.
Or because the night is when dark things happen, and we lose our faith through them.
Whether down times or dark times, keep on praising the Lord.
When we’re tired, when we’re sleeping, God is still on duty.
He who watches over you will neither slumber nor sleep. (Psalm 121:4)
He is also aware of all that goes on in the night, under cover of darkness.
This is good, and encouraging… unless of course we’re participating in them.
“The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.” (Romans 13:12)
As a Jesus follower, I need to take the night shift seriously too, it can be prime God-blessing time!
What do you sense the Lord saying to you?
PRAYER
Lord, the night is not a time to slough off, but a time to rest in You. Thank You that You are always on duty!