The Sons of Issachar... The Lord keeps speaking to me about the Sons of Isschar... And not being bible scholar or anything hahahaha..i decided to look up some history on them..as i know the old testament always unveils the new..everything was a type and shadow of a spiritual reality in the future...so this is what i found out bout the Sons of Issachar... The Issachar Anointing And of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their kinsmen were at their command. - 1 Chronicles 12:32 NAS Throughout the history of ancient Israel, the tribe of Issachar is portrayed as a family that was destined to prosper both physically and spiritually. The ancient Rabbis taught that the sons of Issachar were not only mighty men of valor (1 Chron. 7:1-5), but hey were also called to serve the other tribes in the areas of finance and the ministry of Gods Torah. Financial Servanthood Issachars allotment of the Promised Land primarily consisted of the valley of Jezreel. This was the richest farm land in all Israel, which also had access to the Mediterranean Sea. Consequently, the sons of Issachar drew out the abundance of the sea and the hidden treasures of the sand (Deut. 33:18-19). In their abundance, God called them to provided food to the whole of Israel as an indentured servant to their brethren among the other tribes (Gen. 19:14-15). The sons of Issachar would be similar to those living in the bread basket of America who provide food to the U.S. and the world. Spiritual Servanthood Issachars spiritual prosperity was also evident among Israel. They were one of six tribes to stand on Mount Gerizim as part of the sacred blessing ceremony (Deut. 27:12). According to the Targum, they excelled in the words of the law, and were endued with wisdom, and were obedient to their command. Their knowledge of Gods word caused them to become the primary cultivators of Israels spiritual treasures, and their counsel and interpretations of Scripture were received as athoritative. Understanding the Times According to the Targum, the sons of Issachar were also biblical astronomers and astrologers who kept track of the times and the seasons: and the sons of Issachar, who had understanding to know the times, and were skilled in fixing the beginnings of years, the commencement of months, and the intercalation of months and years; skillful in the changes of the moon, and in fixing the lunar solemnities to their proper times; skillful also in the doctrine of the solar periods; astrologers in signs and stars, that they might show Israel what to do. (Adam Clarkes Commentary, Biblesoft Electronic Database). Their knowledge of the Torah and their understanding of the times made them keepers of the biblical calendar. Consequently, they were the ones who made known the appointed times and seasons of when Israel should observe the feasts of the Lord (Lev. 23). Since the Lords Feasts reveal Gods plan and timing of His redemption in Messiah, I believe it is clear that the sons of Issachar had an anointing which gave them a unique insight into Gods timing of things past, present and future. For example, during Israels first civil war, when God was transferring the kingdom of Israel from Sauls rulership over to David, eleven of the twelve tribes were divided amongst themselves as to whom they would serve. Only the sons of Issachar, were united to the point that all their kinsman joined to fight with David (1 Chron. 12:23-32). The sons of Issachar were able to totally commit themselves to David, because they understood that it was the time for God to fulfill His prophetic word given by Samuel 17 years earlier (1 Sam. 15:28). The Lord granted them an anointing to understand the prophetic timing for when He would tear the kingdom of Israel away from rebellious Saul and give it over to his servant David (1 Sam. 15:22-28). With this anointing to understanding the times, they instinctively knew what to do, and they moved with God to establish Davids kingdom. In a sense, they were forerunners of a renewed kingdom that was built on obedience to God instead of rebellion and sin. This brought them honor and prosperity according to earlier prophecies given by both Jacob and Moses (Gen. 49:14-15; Deut. 33:18-19). The End-Time Sons of Issachar As we approach the end of the age and the difficult times associated with it, the New Covenant church must become more and more like the sons of Issachar in its ability to understand the times and know what to do. We must learn how to draw on Gods prophetic word to guide us through the chaos of the last days in preparation for His return (2 Pet. 1:19). This suggests the need for a regular and on going Torah-based study of end-time Bible prophecy. The responsible study of Bible prophecy, under a balanced prophetic mantle, produces mature believers who are able to discern the times and respond to them in a Biblical fashion. Therefore, we pray and believe that the Issachar anointing would be released upon the body of Messiah worldwide that His people might understand the times and know what to do. Amen!
Posted on: Thu, 27 Mar 2014 13:24:17 +0000
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