Ben 114, part 2

Note - every type and shadow used here ultimately points to the fulfillment that is in Christ, and the purpose of this entry is not to totally grasp the type and shadow spoken of through Old Testament realities. This post will merely skim the surface. Instead, it is to more fully open in the Spirit the revelation of what God is doing in this moment, that we may pick it up and allow God to grow it within us. It is not to build a foundation of good doctrine, it is to build on that foundation and move us forward.

Also, you may want to read the initial Ben 114 entry, which this post builds upon, before you read on. For those who have read it, remember that Benjamin's story and lineage point to a grace that is being given the Church right now.

Please keep all of this in mind as you read.

The territory allotted to Benjamin in Joshua 18:11-28 is between the people of Judah (Judah means "praise", and is below Benjamin) and Joseph (Joseph means "double blessing", or "God will add", and Joseph's descendents rest above Benjamin). This reflects a reality many people have been alluding to lately - the Benjamin strength that the Church is going to exhibit in this season directly relates to our praise. It is birthed through praise (Judah), and brings Kingdom advancement that extends us into the kind of blessing seen in type and shadow through Joseph.
God comes and entrusts us with anointing as we trust and praise Him as He did with Joseph, and often in adversity. Our walking with faith-fulness and integrity in that anointing enables Him to entrust us with greater earthly dominion (including, but not limited to Kingdom advancement in geographic regions, and economic capital in order that holistic transformation might occur with spiritual awakening), as He knows we won't keep it for ourselves.

In other words, Judah extends to Benjamin. In turn, Benjamin builds upon Judah (see a map of the twelve tribes' lands), and Benjamin gives way to Joseph - which is actually the tribes of Ephraim and Manasseh, Joseph's sons. Joseph was the only one of Jacob's sons that had two tribes descend from him instead of one, hence his name, "God will add". He decreased, and a double portion came forth.

Interestingly, Benjamin is not the only tribe sandwiched between Judah and Joseph. Dan is also there, right next to Benjamin. Dan means, "God is Judge." That is exactly what occurs during time of great outpouring - as the Kingdom of God is established through the strength of God's anointing, that which is not of God is shaken and tried (Hebrews 12:26-29).

His holiness and purity compel all sin, shame, oppression and sickness to vacate. To put it another way - He will only build His presence among His people on righteousness and justice (Psalm 89:14).

So Judah (praise) establishes God's dwelling, which is founded on Dan (God's justice) and exercised through Benjamin (the strength of the anointing), releasing Joseph (God's provided blessing).