Understanding of the Times (1 Chronicles 12:32)

2024-04-19

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)

The children of Issachar knew that it was time to make David king. They understood from the prophet Samuel and how things were going terribly under King Saul. They had some kind of wisdom from the Lord to know what to do. Times were about to change significantly.

For us, we also live in unprecedented times. Daily advances in technology, the increasing of wickedness, political tensions leaving so many dissatisfied, wars and tensions, especially in the Middle East... you can name more examples.

However, like the children of Issachar, people need to understand the times and know what we should do. Like those of Issachar, we need to recognize the Son of David as the true King. The unbeliever must trust in Christ. The believer must walk in the life of Christ.

We may not know the hour of Christ’s return, but we must live like it is soon.