New Beginnings During Nissan

​At sunset on 4/8/24, the day of the spectacular eclipse, we entered into the first month on the Hebrew calendar. The month is called Nissan which means the beginning of miracles. Isn't it appropriate that this month occurs when new life is erupting all around us? The glory of the Lord is being declared by creation. God wanted this month to lead out in front of the others. He told Moses and Aaron in Egypt, "This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of the year." (Exodus 12:2) Nissan is the month when life defies death, not only in nature but in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus. It is a month of miracles.
 
What does this say to us about how we are to live our lives in this time? We are preparing to enter a new season. We are beginning a journey that will end in a harvest. But one must plant seeds before they can harvest. So, we must ask ourselves, "What kind of seeds should I sow?" Seeds that are well planted and cared for will make for a rich harvest.
 
The beginning of any endeavor is important. It sets the course for the future. We want our plans to align with God's plans and purposes for our lives. Just as the children of Israel walked out of Egypt toward their Promised Land, we must put our best foot forward and move along the paths of righteousness toward our God-given destination. When God directed the Israelites to move out of Egypt, He did not leave them to find their own way. He brought them out to follow His leading with a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. He is still leading us. He calls Himself the Good Shepherd. "...He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out. When He has brought out all His own, He goes on ahead of them, and His sheep follow Him because they know HIs voice." (John 10:3, 4)
 
The tribe associated with the first month is Judah, the tribe of praise. They always marched first when Israel went to war. Just the sound of their praise was enough to defeat the enemy in many cases. This is the time for us to praise the Lord. It will break us into a new dimension of victory. This is how we war against the enemy for our covenant promises from God. As we praise, our faith should rise. Praising sets us on a path of healing and miracles. Our praise needs to include thankfulness to God for the way He delivers us from the bondage of sin.
 
God has given us the ability to express our feelings. Remember how God created the universe through His words. We are made in His image. When the Israelites were in bondage in Egypt they had no voice. However, when they received their freedom, they could express themselves. After they crossed the Red Sea, they followed Moses and Miriam in song and recounted all the miracles of God. (Exodus 15) Likewise, it is important for us to make positive confessions with our mouths this month because they change our atmosphere into one of blessings and set the course for our future in the year to come.
 
It will be important for us to ask God for HIs strategies during Nissan. By following Him as He leads, we will be brought into our own Promised Land where provision abounds. We must let God order our steps, so we enter into His plans for our lives and receive our inheritances.