Scripture
Because the LORD kept vigil that night to bring them out of Egypt, on this night all the Israelites are to keep vigil to honor the LORD for the generations to come. Exodus 12:42
Observation
When Jesus stayed awake all night before he died just to pray, he was fulfilling God’s passover promise. God stayed awake to protect the home of every Jew from the angel of death. So Jesus prayed through the night to drink the cup of our salvation.
Application
Giving up sleep for prayer is more difficult for me than giving up food for prayer. I would be with the disciples in snoozing. But if Jesus could keep vigil then when he asks of me, I will keep vigil too. This honors God, for in prayer through the night we fellowship with the Lord in the work of watchman that he undertakes for us.
Prayer
Father, I often awake in the night. Help me to make insomnia holy by filling these times with prayer. Amen.
Phil, the words and music in your blog have become a daily blessing to me here at work. I am the type of person that is easily reached by music and inspirational thoughts and I want to say thank you! I am very inspired by the words and music of Jesus Culture. Beccy bought us two of their CD’s and one had a DVD as well. My favorite is the “Revelation Song”.