Isaiah 43:18-19 “Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
DAILY READING; 1 Corinthians 15; 2 Kings 11; Micah 2
April is a month that means different things to different people, but most of the meanings tend to have one thing in common: new beginnings.
The word “April” comes from the latin word “aperire”, which means “to open”. This could be a reference to the opening or blossoming of flowers and trees, which is something mostly experienced at this time of the year.
April means green leaves and sunshine, blooming flowers and new life. Many animals give birth at this time. It is when birds migrate north and settle down for the summer to mate and to reproduce.
Also animals that spent the winter in hibernation come out of their dens, while those that traveled to warmer regions return back.
April is often marked by increased rainfall, which helps to water the infant seeds taking root in the ground.
In nature, April is a month that signifies a season of rebirth and renewal.
Spiritually also, April is a month that marks a new day for Christians as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ.
For the Jews, it is the month of celebration of the Passover which is considered to be their ‘new year’.
It is a month when Jews remember their deliverance from slavery through the Passover, while Christians remember their deliverance from sin through Christ’s Resurrection. Both of these miraculous events represent redemption. Truly, the month of April comes with a resounding message of hope, freedom and new beginnings.
With the new beginnings that April represents, we can therefore trust God for a change and turnaround in our lives. We can tap into the spiritual significance of this season and believe that it is indeed a new day for us.
The celebration of the Passover and Christ’s resurrection in this month can serve as reminders of God’s deliverance power.
Just as the angel of death passed over the Israelites because of the blood, so shall every plague Pass over our households through the Blood of Jesus.
On this first day of April, let us tap into the grace of this resurrection season.
It doesn’t matter where you may be today, it is time to resurrect from every affliction and bondage. It is time to arise from every bed of sickness and begin to walk in dominion and victory.
It is certainly our season to see glory and not shame. By the power in the Blood of Jesus, we are making a definite break with past negative experiences.
Let us claim a new beginning of stronger health, increased finances, better relationships etc.
It is indeed time to experience new levels in God and conquer new territories in our journey.
It is time to break away from the things that have tried to hold us down and sail to the new heights of glory God has ordained for us this month.
Make the choice today to leave the old behind—leave behind old habits and old thinking and soar to new horizons of success.
It is also time to go deeper in our study of God’s Word, prayer and worship, so as to embrace the faith that will usher us into new blessings the Lord has in store for us.
Therefore let us begin to step out in faith believing God for new heights in our endeavors and fresh encounters in our spiritual lives.
It is certainly a new day for us!
PRAYER: Father, I thank You for bringing me into this new month. Please grant me the grace to seek You diligently so as to experience the new and greater heights You have ordained for me this season in Jesus’ Name.
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When God is on your side, anything is possible. WORDBITE 222