Tues.’s Devo - Asher, Naptali, and Joseph

Read Gen. 49:20-26 Asher whose name means “happy” was prophecied prosperity and the riches of kings. The territory assigned to Asher was some of the richest land in the Promise Land. No heroes came from this tribe, only Anna who prophesied over Jesus at the temple after his birth. I think the Ashers are the wealthy Christians who give freely and anonymously of what God has entrusted to them. Naptali means “my wrestling”. It is described as an impetuous hind yet a giver of goodly words so I see the fight. The land of Naptali is primarily where Jesus walked while here on earth so it was full of spiritual wrestling. It was plagued with religious tradition and false teachings till Jesus came and preached truth which caused an outrage. The Naptali’s are those who wrestle for truth while surrounded by the world. Joseph is next. His name means “let him add”. The tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh are Joseph’s tribes. Joseph’s life was a type of Jesus: despised and hated by his own brothers; learned obedience by the things he suffered; sent ahead to prepare a place for his family. He died to birth the church. Joseph birthed Ephraim and Manasseh who were types of the body of Christ. He is prophesied to be fruitful, watered and overflowing. He will also be the target of the enemy’s darts and his hatred. But God has made him strong and a mighty warrior. He is blessed in heaven and death, blessed from the time of conception. He will be greater than all that have gone before. Jesus said that we, the Church, would do greater things than he did when he walked the earth. Lord, may we be worthy warriors who fight for truth and may we do the greater things that you talk about.