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Isaiah 21:8 · KJV

"And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:"

King James Version

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Passage Context

6For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.
7And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and a chariot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed:
8And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:
9And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen. And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her gods he hath broken unto the ground.
10O my threshing, and the corn of my floor: that which I have heard of the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does being vigilant in my spiritual life look for me?

2

What does it mean to stand watch for others in my life?

3

When have you felt like a watchman in your community?

Life Application

faith

Stay alert in prayer and scripture reading to discern God's guidance.

relationships

Be attentive to the needs of those around you and offer support.

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