The Traits of Issachar - Voice of God with Joseph Z

**Joseph Z continues to explore the lives of the sons of Issachar and how applying their skill of interpreting the signs of the times can help us to overcome this present evil age. He highlights ways to strengthen our spiritual discernment and walk in the boldness of what God has for our lives.**

Joseph explains that understanding the times and seasons in which we live is the opposite of hypocrisy. He refers to Matthew 16:2-4 to remind us of Christ's warning about our inability to discern the signs of the times. He observes that many people rely on their natural senses to figure out what is happening. Still, we are called to open the eyes of our understanding, discern our Lord Jesus, and be guided by God’s Spirit, who will lead us into all truth. He cites Romans 8:14 to illustrate that those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God, and thus can discern the signs of the times. 

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He further clarifies that the sons of Issachar were capable and intelligent men who understood the signs of the times. They were well-versed in political affairs and knew what actions were necessary at any given moment. The sons of Issachar also served as astrologers and astronomers, observing the heavens for signs that indicated the state of their kingdom and the direction they were headed. 

Joseph reveals that the sons of Issachar possessed prophetic traits, and we are expected to emulate them by being rooted in the discernment of signs and seasons, knowing how to respond accordingly. He emphasizes the need for information to gain revelation, which means we must focus on God’s word to grow in knowledge. The Lord will then use that knowledge to provide insight into the times we are living in. 

He reminds us that we are called to discern, watch, and align ourselves with the individuals we are meant to connect with in the body of Christ to be as effective as God has called us to be. This is because God has called us to overcome this present evil age, as demonstrated in Galatians 1:4, being as effective as we’re meant to be. 

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

05:58 Who Were the Sons of Issachar?

09:51 The Traits of the Sons of Issachar

17:41 You’re Called to Discern

18:05 A Revelation Knowledge of God

18:55 Galatians 1:4: God’s Will for Your Life

24:59 Cease and Be Still!: Conclusion