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Sons of Issachar
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by Brent Goodge
ow easy is it to wake up each morning, check
For those worried about human warfare, tell them Jesus
out the latest news headlines on our phones and
said, “you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that
televisions, and immediately become discouraged? I
you are not troubled” (Matthew 24:6).
don’t know what the headlines will be by publication time,
Some are terrified of crime in the streets. “But know this,
but as of this writing, there is grave concern that Putin will
that in the last days perilous times will come” (2 Timothy
order an invasion of Ukraine. Tens of millions of Americans
3:1). “Because lawlessness will abound, the love of many
have just been impacted by a massive storm. Hospitals are
will grow cold” (Matthew 24:12).
filled with patients. Politics, the economy, even nature seem to be in turmoil. Where should we turn during moments like these? To Jesus Christ, of course. But have you ever thought that there might be someone who doesn’t know God that might be asking the same questions? That perhaps, when they cry out to whatever concept of God they have, God will send them to you for answers? During the coronation of King David, the armies of Israel formed a massive parade. One small verse in 1 Chronicles 12 really made me think: “…the sons of Issachar, who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do…” (1 Chronicles 12:32). God still has a people who understand the times they are living in. They understand what God has called them to do for such a time as this (Esther
We are also given the blessing of His Word to strengthen
4:14). If you are a Bible-believing Christian with access to the
and admonish each other. Knowing what Israel ought to
Bible at home or online, that person is you.
do is a call to each of us: “Since all these things will be
No, we don’t have a clue (at least as I write) what will happen on the Russia-Ukraine border. We don’t know when or if Covid will end. We don’t know if we will live
dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and Godliness?” (2 Peter 3:11). God has given His people an understanding of the
24 more hours. But what we do know is so much more
times, not to be hand-wringers, but to give us a spirit
important. Almighty God has a message to a dying world.
of power and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7). “Go ye
For those lost in despair and hopelessness, the message we are to share is: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save
therefore…” (Matthew 28:18-20). “Preach the Word” (2 Timothy 4:2).
sinners, of whom I am chief” (1 Timothy 1:15). “I will come may be also” (John 14:3).
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About The Author
again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you Brent Goodge lives in Whitfield County. He is thankful for the Bible.
