God has always had a Remnant...those people who were willing to lay down their individual doctrines and their personal tastes, preferences, and agendas (read this as selfish egos) and seek out what God wants. Only God. They are willing to join together regardless of the opinions of other people and actively, passionately pursue God. They live life on purpose and not by accident. They are not tossed about by fads or manipulation, but are focused on the Word of God and led by His Holy Spirit .
This remnant have their eyes open to see the hand of God in every event: personal, local, city-wide, and in their nation.
Some may call them the "fringe". The Bible calls them the "Sons of Issachar". (1 Chronicles 12:32)These are "men...meaning people, not gender...that had an understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do."
Strong's defines "understanding" as to separate mentally, to distinguish, deal wisely, be prudent, and be cunning.
"Times" means an event, occurrence, incident, happenings, circumstances.
"Know" means to ascertain by seeing. The Hebrew word in this verse is yada which is a word that means God gives the personal understanding and revelation. In other words, this knowing comes from relationship with God, and not from reading a book.
Now, more than ever, we must determine to be in close relationship with God, listen to His Holy Spirit, and focus our eyes like a dove on our Jesus. There can be no compromise, no blending of idols or other "gods". Only Jesus. Only the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
The world is rapidly changing. Our nation is on very shaky ground. Who are you listening to? Where are you looking for help? Who or what formulates your beliefs?
God is raising up His remnant. "Let us be as the sons of Issachar".
Get Focused! Stay Focused!
Focus on Him!
Ann
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