Different but Blessed
Deu 33:18 And of Zebulun he said, Rejoice, Zebulun, in thy going out; and, Issachar, in thy tents. 19 They shall call the people unto the mountain; there they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness: for they shall suck of the abundance of the seas, and of treasures hid in the sand.
Zebulun and Issachar are sons of Jacob by Leah and are of very different temperaments. One is outgoing, travelling to far lands abroad …trading and fruitful across oceans …known in the sea ports – but Issachar must rejoice in his tents. His business does not require travel. He works in farms, at home in a single locality. Sometimes the work of God is served through different temperaments. There are those who carry the gospel to distant lands … spreading the seed – always on the move. And there are those who must remain in one place … looking after the seed, helping it …protecting it with care and food …long after the evangelist is gone. In business, there are those whose business takes them abroad and across oceans and seas and prospering in intercontinental trade. But there are other types of business that is done at home, in only one location …some are writers and some are soldiers in distant lands.
We can be so different from the many others around us – but still rejoicing that we know and serve the purpose of God in our own unique way. If the whole body were an eye, where were the hearing? Moses reminds Zebulum and Issachar to rejoice knowing that they will both be prosperous albeit through very different avenues. One will have of the abundance of the seas …the other will enjoy the treasures of the sand.
Lord, we thank you for the diversity in the body and different manifestations of His grace to serve. You are blessed. Rejoice in your own unique calling and the wealth given to you by God. Both Zebulun and Issachar will be wealthy. Blessed to prosper in their industry. Find where God has positioned you and prosper.
Song.
Though we are many we are one body,
we are one body in Christ 2ce
One faith in the one God, One hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, One Father over all
Though we are many we are one body,
we are one body in Christ 2ce
Prayer : Lord Jesus, teach me to rejoice in the diversity of callings prospering the kingdom by different ways. Amen.
The Songs of Joseph is an integration of encouragement scriptural devotions, prayers and a compendium of songs of mercy, salvation, new beginnings and victory. We can expect as we trust and obey that our end will indeed be ultimately glorious because God works His marvellous agenda. Be blessed as you read and sing along, daily. Edited by Bolade Apampa
