Contemplative Bible Reading

1 Chronicles 12:32 (New Living Translation)

From the tribe of Issachar, there were 200 leaders of the tribe with their relatives. All these men understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.

This verse comes from a long listing of persons who decided to follow David as their earthly King. From Issachar, we have leaders who, and this is key, “understood the signs of the times and knew the best course for Israel to take.”

What a wonderful condition, to be led by persons who understood the present and how it should shape the future. I believe this is an excellent definition of wisdom. The ability to understand and proceed as God would have us. Please God, grant me such.