“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.” 1 Chronicles 12:32 KJV.
It was said of the sons of Issachar that they had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do. Likewise, God calls us to discern the times and seasons of our lives, so we can act wisely and purposefully. You are not created to be subject to time; rather, time is made to serve God’s purposes in your life. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us that “To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” Whether it is a season of planting or harvesting, of silence or speaking, knowing the time and aligning your actions with it is key to maximising your season and fulfilling God’s plan.
Even in challenging times, God can cause you to thrive if you discern what He wants you to do. Isaac sowed in a time of famine and reaped a hundredfold harvest because he obeyed God’s leading (Genesis 26:12-14). Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams and prepared Egypt for seven years of famine, turning crisis into prosperity (Genesis 41). Like Daniel, who understood prophetic timings and prayed for Israel’s deliverance (Daniel 9), you, too, must seek divine insight to make wise decisions. Maximise your season by staying sensitive to God’s timing, for in every season, there is potential for greatness and divine purpose.
Prophetic word: The Lord says, “I am opening your eyes to see the times and seasons as the sons of Issachar did. You shall not miss your moment, for I am positioning you for opportunities even in unlikely places. Where others see famine, you shall see a field ready for sowing and reaping. I will give you strategies, insights, and favor to prosper in every season. Fear not the dry places, for I will cause rivers to spring forth in your desert. Walk boldly, for I am with you, and I will make all things beautiful in My time.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, I thank You because You are the Author of times and seasons. Grant me the wisdom of the sons of Issachar to discern my times and know what to do. Help me to maximise my season and to align my steps with Your divine purpose. Even in seasons of challenge, like Isaac in the time of famine, let me see where to sow and prosper. Open my eyes to opportunities hidden in plain sight, and order my steps into places of blessing. I declare that time will work for me and not against me. Let every delay be turned into divine acceleration. I trust You to make all things beautiful in Your perfect timing. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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