THE TURN OF TIMES AND SEASONS. (PART 5).

DECEMBER 16^TH.

TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:31-33King James Version (KJV)

³¹ And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by name, to come and make David king.

³² And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.

³³ Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart.

As we continue on this study, we really hope to understand the turn of times and seasons so we can be truly positioned to make the most of God's leading for our lives. It is wonderful for a man to be where God wants him to be, but it is more important to run the race with a pure heart and purpose.

 

Ghazi was at the right place at the right time, but his fleshy desires made a mockery of all his service for the many years he served under Elisha, as he ended a reputable leper. Judas was also at the right place at the right time to be a part of the greatest point in the history of mankind. He was especially chosen to walk with Jesus; the most important personality on earth, but his selfish agenda caused him to end up with a terrible reputation, as the betrayer of the Messiah.

 

We must learn to seek after the will of the Lord and continually check our hearts' intentions, so we do not end up like such men who had wonderful opportunities but ended up as unfortunate. Verse 33 reveals to us that David succeeded because the men who came to help accomplish the agenda of heaven committed to him, were men with genuine, sincere and godly purpose. Men like these have increasingly become very scarce to find. Heaven has so much to accomplish, but only a few are ready to align with God's agenda. May the Lord find you faithful. Shalom