Watches of the Night?

Ever have a hard time falling asleep? When it happens again, meditate on God and his word.

Here is how the night was divided in Bible times. “Nighttime in Scripture is divided into four three-hour periods called ‘watches.’ In Mark 13:35 they are all four mentioned; namely, ‘even,’ ‘midnight,’ ‘cockcrowing,’ and ‘morning.’ According to our way of reckoning time, ‘even,’ or the evening watch, is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.; the midnight watch, from 9 p.m. to midnight; cockcrowing, from 12 M to 3 a.m., and morning watch, from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m.” (https://bibletruthpublishers.com/the-night-watches-in-scripture/f-f-s/christian-truth-volume-18/la53020)

David, the psalmist, in Psalm 63:5-7 (ESV) shows his willingness to praise, meditate, and sing.

“My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food,
and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips,
when I remember you upon my bed,
and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
for you have been my help,
and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy.”

Next time you find yourself awake in the middle of the night, pause. Thank the Lord for being able to meditate on him and his holy and inspired word.

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