In the First book of Chronicles 12:32, we read of the tribe of Issachar. The plot of ground they were given was west of the Jordan river just south of the Sea of Galilee. This is what the scriptures says about them,
“Of Issachar, men who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, 200 chiefs, and all their kinsmen under their command.”
You could say that this tribe was the “intelligence” department of all the ancient tribes of Israel. They not only knew the times and the seasons, they also knew how to instruct the rest of Israel in what to do. In these incredible days of chaos and confusion, I am grateful for prophetic voices that can keep us appraised in what is going on and how to navigate the days in which we live. Even in the early days of the new millennium, God gave us Kim Clement who had incredible accuracy in the season we’re living in now.
In this blog, I’m including 2 other blogs that I have received in the last few days from gifted friends in Cornerstone. The first is a b log from Susan Hawkins. Both the following blogs are used with permission. Our Hope In God Must Never Waver
Yet he (Abraham) did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God Romans 4:10
Let Me tell you a story. Once upon a time, I delivered a nation and they did not receive Me so I went to another one and they did. This nation is the gentile people and in their acceptance of Me, I placed My Spirit in them to do the work I had called My nation to do. I am pleased with the work they have done and in the interim My people who rejected Me have seen the light though not all. When they do a happy people will appear so that the peoples of the earth will see My joy complete.
7 What then? What the people of Israel sought so earnestly they did not obtain.Rather, because of their transgression, salvation has come to the Gentiles to make Israel envious. 12 But if their transgression means riches for the world, and their loss means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their full inclusion bring! Romans 11:7,11,12
You have been grafted in and have been a witness to the goodness of God. Your hope in Me the God of the impossible gives testimony to all I have said and yet there is so much more to be done. You will do it once you understand the authority you truly have been given. I know the way can be tumultuous but do not be disturbed by the goings-on of our adversary. He is as a roaring lion. You have been granted the ability to shut him up and disarm him. Do it.
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lionlooking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings. 1 Peter 5:8-9
Wait on the Lord to arm you with the power you need for the days ahead. He will give you everything in due time. Your hope must stay secure in Him and never waver. That is faith. I will trouble the waters of your nation for a time but only until I have secured the number of souls that are to turn to Me. These hardships drive people to their knees in search of One who is greater than themselves. You too have been there before and will help them find Me. Amen.
20 Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, 21 being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. 22 This is why “it was credited to him as righteousness.”23 The words “it was credited to him” were written not for him alone, 24 but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness—for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. Romans 4:20-24
I long for a people so sold out for Me that nothing and no one can distract them from the task at hand. These are the few that will not be moved by the world’s system. You too can be a part of that end-time army and give to Me all I died for. Will you place yourself in My hands and allow Me to give you the anointing you need to accomplish the task? I will set you free from whatever has you bound just turn to Me and depend upon Me for all you need. I love you with everlasting love.
I also received the following from Ana Nunez. I believe this is what God is doing presently and how we must position ourselves in this season.
• To some, it may seem like a crisis. But to those with the eyes to see, God is delivering us from slavery to a dead system and leading us into a new land of fruitfulness and flourishing.
• He is showing us that He doesn't need a vast number of half-hearted believers. He only requires a radical remnant of faithful, devoted followers.
• This is not about performance; it is about His presence.
• It is not about charisma; it is about character.
• It is not about hype; it is about holiness.
• It is not about platforms; it is about purity.
• This is not about coolness; it is about consecration.
• In the coming days, we will move from the superficial to a fresh outpouring of the supernatural.
• From seeking attention to pursuing the anointing.
• From self-promotion to wholehearted devotion.
• From programmed worship experiences to 24/7 revival hubs.
• From building big churches to reaching entire cities.
• The current sifting is painful. But those who remain faithful to Jesus will witness a miraculous outpouring of God's power thatwill shake the nations and bring in a Kingdom harvest greater than we have ever seen or even imagined.