The Watchmen

The Hebrew term for watchmen is šāmar. It literally means to keep, to guard, to observe and

give heed, and it is used many times in the book of Ezekiel. To be a watchman was a very

important position as they were the ones who kept an eye out to alert the people of the city

about news or danger. God’s people are often compared to watchmen posted on city walls to

keep an eye out for an attack or to be the first ones to witness the return of the LORD to His Holy

city. In Isaiah 62, the LORD begins to use this word as the time approaches for the coming of His

Son, Jesus Christ. The LORD seems to say, “Watchman, see what is coming!” As watchmen, we

are responsible to make others aware of the meaning and message of Jesus Christ in our lives.

This is why Jesus Christ told His disciples: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every

creature” ( M A R K 1 6 : 1 5 ).