It is time for the children of God to stand upon the watchtower to watch and pray. Jesus used the phrase watch and pray on a couple of different occasions. The word translated "watch" means "to have the alertness of a guard at night." A night watchman must be even more vigilant than a daytime guard. In the daytime, danger can often be spotted from a distance. But in the night, everything is different. A night watchman must use senses other than sight to detect danger. He is often alone in the darkness and without the defences he would otherwise employ. That is the type of watching Jesus spoke about. Jesus' disciples today must also watch and pray, for we live in violent and evil times. God is raising an army that refuses to be silent, who will not flinch in times of trial or tribulation, will not shy away when faced with evil and who will not compromise His Truth. They are an army ready to stand on the watchtower. Such an army is right now being formed on the earth, the remnant that will arise out of the ruins of religiosity and carnality. They are dangerous for they are not unsettled by Baal, do not fear man, and laugh along with God who loves His enemies. They are dangerous for they love the truth, and they know the battle belongs to God.