Several years ago I attended the HOPE WMUV Get Away Conference. Our keynote speaker was Sylvia DeLoach and she kept us in stitches while giving some very powerful tips about Loving God with All our Minds! At some point during the message, Sylvia made reference to the Sons of Issachar in 1 Chronicles 12 – and I decided to read more about them. It turns out that the context of the passage brought great encouragement to me and I hope it will to you as well!
David was anointed King by God – called to office – but he had to wait a long time before he actually stepped into that role. When the time came, God sent warriors from all over to join David.
I love the words used to describe the men God sent to help David achieve what God had appointed him to do: armed warriors, able, brave, ready for battle, famous, designated by name, those who understood the times and knew what to do, experienced, prepared, fully determined. And to top it all off, they came with plentiful supplies! It is clear that God rallied all the troops – literally – to make happen what He purposed to happen.
I especially love this passage:
“We are yours, David! We are with you, son of Jesse! Success,success to you, and success to those who help you, for your God will help you.”
1 Chronicles 12:18
In the waiting, it can often seem like we are alone. The enemy would like to convince us that God has forgotten or that He never called us in the first place. But we must stay true to the calling God has placed on our lives and trust that He will bring it to fruition at His appointed time. He has all the resources and He will make it happen – we are only to be faithful each step of the way.
“When the time is right, the Lord will make it happen.”
Isaiah 60:22
His plans are always on time and He will provide all we need!
And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others.
2 Corinthians 9:8