MAY communiqué

Hi everyone,

Recently, the Lord told us prophetically to stay alert especially during this season. We are to, “watch and pray…” (Matt 26:41, 1 Peter 4:7).

FIVE purposes of a watchman

1. To be on the Lookout

“Now David was sitting between the two gates. And the watchman went up to the roofover the gate, to the wall, lifted his eyes and looked, and there was a man, running alone. Then the watchman cried out and told the king. And the king said, “If he is alone, there isnews in his mouth.” And he [the messenger] came rapidly and drew near.” (2 Sam 18:24,25)

The word translated as “watchman” in Hebrew, tsaphah, means to lean forward—topeer into the distance, to observe and to await. Some other translations use “sentry” or“lookout”. This is the primary role of a watchman (or “watcher”) in ancient times, whichwas to keep a lookout. A watchman’s primary function is to be alert! And a watchman on the walls would look out for approaching messengers, danger, armies, or envoys. Then, they could pass on the clues and characteristics of what they saw approaching (2 Kings 9:20).

2. To Guard and Protect

“…Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain.” (Psalm 127:1b,) The watchman’s purpose was to guard and protect, as well as to forewarn (Ezek 3:17). And the role of a watchman was particularly needed at night when most of the population were asleep. Many intercessors can relate to being on “night watch” when the Holy Spirit has alerted you to pray or to receive information which often includes dreams.

3. Enforcement and Security

One word we could use to describe the purpose of watchman in the Bible is “security” and this brings us back to the “night watchman”. This type of watchman was one who patrolled city streets at night (Song of Solomon 3:3, 5:7). It was meant to be a role of protection, as well as law enforcement. When God shows us (through our ability to discern) something that is out of order, we can pray. And see God’s redemptive purposes being accomplished!

4. Providing Intelligence

“So the watchman reported, saying, “He went up to them and is not coming back; and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously!” (2 Kings 9:20)

“Now a watchman stood on the tower in Jezreel, and he saw the company of Jehu as he came, and said, “I see a company of men.” And Joram said, “Get a horseman and send him to meet them, and let him say, ‘Is it peace?’” (2 Kings 9:17)

There was usually a system whereby watchman could report what they had spotted. They would pass on the “intel”. And in the Bible, we read of some watchman who had the ear of Kings! (2 Sam 18:25) And this speaks to us of commissioning, trust, and assignment.

5. To be Gatekeepers

“To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came out for the West Gate, with the Shallecheth Gate onthe ascending highway—watchman opposite watchman.” (Describing the division of the gatekeepers, 1 Chron 26:16, NKJV)

Watchman were positioned at the gateways of a city. Rulers equipped them with the knowledge and authority to know who they could admit into the city. And also, when to keep the gates closed, and whom to deny entry to. (Think of binding and loosing, which means effectively to deny and permit!) A watchman can also mean being a gatekeeper in some way. Being an important part of the first line of defence, made watchman a target of the enemy. So, you can imagine that being alert and armed was important for themselves, as well as for those they protected and the leaders they represented.

Your fellow Watchmen,

Pastor Ong and Pastor Nancy

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