Saturday, February 27, 2016

Sat.’s Devo - The Tribes and their Gifts

Read: Numbers 2-3
Every tribe had a flag and a position. They were to march with their family under their flag in the form of a cross. It was like the cross was marching across the land bringing salvation to whoever wanted it. Every tribe had its strengths, gifts and talents. The tribes also give us the history of God’s people in the order of their names but I don’t have time to go in to all that. What I do want to do is give you a list of the tribes and how they relate to us now. We are all a member of one of the tribes though we should function in all of them. We have one or two strengths that identify our tribe. Here is a list of the tribes, their stone and their gifts:
Reuben - ruby - the evangelists
Simeon - topaz - the artists, writers, public speakers
Levi - chrysolyte - the priests who understand the deep things of God; bring the anointing
Judah - emerald - healers, money-makers
Dan - sapphire - judges, intelligent, protectors
Naphtali - diamond - resilient, bring truth and victory, deliverers
Gad - jacinc - spiritual warriors
Asher - agate - faithful, child-like faith, favor
Issachar - amethyst - know the times and seasons, authority
Zebulun - beryl - bring refreshing
Joseph- onyx - know who they are in Christ, favor and authority and honor; bring new life
Ephraim - double blessing
Manasseh - grace and healing from past
I pray that you find your tribe. You will find that people of like gifts will be drawn to you and you will become a tribe.
Lord, help us to find our place in your army and may we fly your banner high.

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