Iyar The Issachar Month, the month of Secrets being revealed 15 th April 2018
A crucial month Second month after Nisan... a month of transition from Passover to Pentecost. Issachar was the 9 th son of Jacob, 5 th son of Leah. His name means he will bring a reward (Gen 30:18) according to his mother Leah s pronouncement when he was born.
Genesis 30:18 (NKJV) 18 Leah said, God has given me my wages, because I have given my maid to my husband. So she called his name Issachar. 创世记 30:18 (Simplified) (CNVS) 18 利亚说 : 神给了我酬报, 因为我把我的婢女给了我的丈夫 于是给孩子起名叫以萨迦
Jacob blessed Issachar by saying that he was a man of strength who would not hold back from hard work to establish a secure place to rest. (Gen 49: 14-15) Genesis 49:14-15 (NKJV) 14 Issachar is a strong donkey, Lying down between two burdens; 15 He saw that rest was good, And that the land was pleasant; He bowed his shoulder to bear a burden, And became a band of slaves. 创世记 49:14-15 (Simplified) (CNVS) 14 以萨迦是一头粗壮的驴, 伏卧在羊圈 ( 羊圈 原文意思不详, 或译 : 重驮 ) 之间 ; 15 他看安居为美, 他看肥地为佳, 他屈肩负重, 成了服苦的奴仆
Moses blessed Issachar and Zebulun together and that they would call peoples to the mountain to offer righteous sacrifices. They would also draw out the abundance of the sea and the hidden treasures of the sand (Deut 33:18-19)
Deuteronomy 33:18-19 (NKJV) 18 And of Zebulun he said: Rejoice, Zebulun, in your going out, And Issachar in your tents! 19 They shall call the peoples to the mountain; There they shall offer sacrifices of righteousness; For they shall partake of the abundance of the seas And of treasures hidden in the sand. 申命记 33:18-19 (Simplified) (CNVS) 18 论到西布伦, 他说 : 西布伦啊, 你出外的时候, 要喜乐 ; 以萨迦啊, 你在帐棚里的时候, 也要喜乐 19 他们要把万民召到山上来, 在那里要献上公义的祭 ; 因为他们要吸取海洋的丰富, 沙土中埋藏着的宝藏 We find Issachar linked with prosperity, intercession & revelation
As Israel moved through the wilderness, Judah, Issachar and Zebulun are grouped together at the eastern side of the camp, being the leading tribes to march out first. Judah goes first Issachar comes next Zebulun follows with war and worship. with timing. with supply.
B. Generally God uses 4 elements to shape any given month A.C.T.S A Hebrew Alphabet C Constellation T Tribe S - Seasons
1. Alphabet Vav picturing connection, linking Vav was originally the picture of connecting pin. It means a 'linking or connection'. Issachar is the connecting tribe between Judah and Zebulun. The Vav month links the month of redemption and warfare praise with the next month, the month of giving!! Your praise for coming out will begin to link with continued praise until that offering is presented at Pentecost. This assures multiplication!!
2. The constellation associated with this month is Taurus (bull). To the Hebrews, the bull was the symbol of strength. Find your place to increase your strength... find a place of improvement so your strength can manifest and increase... Keep moving like a bull. Rely on the Lord and keep moving.
3. Tribe Issachar the month to understand secrets!! 1 Chron 12:22-32 - who understood the times and knew what Israel should do!!! God wants us to be like the men of Issachar!! He is looking for a prophetic people who understand the times!!!
- The month of radiance, where light increases (It s spring and the days are getting longer). Just as natural light increases, see that God wants to give you more revelation about yourself and your circumstances and your land Declare an increase in revelation. Isaiah 60:1 says the glory of the Lord will radiate off of us. Prophesy regularly this month. Expect God to reveal secrets about Breakthroughs for Malaysia!!
To walk with Issachar anointing - live in tune with God... Your life is aligned with God's timing!! It is living in sync with God's rhythm!! It means to have a sense of what God is doing in the times you live in, & know what to do to flow with His plan!! Iyar is a month to gain an Issachar anointing!!
4. Seasons Iyar is the month of transition & God revealing His Covenant secrets... (Israel came out of Egypt during Nisan and they arrived at Sinai to receive the Torah on the 3 rd month.) This is not only a geographical transition, but also transitioning to a new level in their relationship with God.
God began during this time to reveal His Covenant secrets to them.
When Israel came out of Egypt, they knew they were God s people but they did not know much about God. All they had were a few stories passed down through the generations about how God appeared to Abraham. They had no Bible.
They had lived as slaves in Egypt and knew about the Egyptian gods. They did not know much about the God who had rescued them from captivity. So God put them into His covenant school during their travels in the wilderness to teach them His nature.
He revealed to them as Yahweh Rapha God the Healer (healing bitter waters) Exodus 15:26 (NKJV) 26 and said, If you diligently heed the voice of the LORD your God and do what is right in His sight, give ear to His commandments and keep all His statutes, I will put none of the diseases on you which I have brought on the Egyptians. For I am the LORD who heals you. 出埃及 15:26 (Simplified) (CNVS) 26 耶和华又说 : 如果你留意听耶和华你神的声音, 行他眼中看为正的事, 侧耳听他的诫命, 遵守他的一切律例 ; 这样, 我决不把加在埃及人身上的一切疾病加在你们身上, 因为我是医治你的耶和华
In Exo 16:12, He revealed Himself as Yahweh Jaira the Lord who sees and provides (He provided manna in the mornings and quail in the evenings)
Exodus 16:12 (NKJV) 12 I have heard the complaints of the children of Israel. Speak to them, saying, At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread. And you shall know that I am the LORD your God. 出埃及 16:12 (Simplified) (CNVS) 12 以色列人的怨言, 我已经听见了 你告诉他们说 : 黄昏的时候你们必吃肉, 早晨的时候必有食物吃饱 ; 这样, 你们就知道我耶和华是你们的神了
In Exo 17:15 they learnt how to overcome the Amalekites by keeping Moses hands up. God revealed Himself as Yahweh Nissi the Lord, my Banner of Victory... Exodus 17:15-16 (NKJV) 15 And Moses built an altar and called its name, The- LORD-Is-My-Banner; [a] 16 for he said, Because the LORD has sworn: the LORD will have war with Amalek from generation to generation. 出埃及 17:15-16 (Simplified) (CNVS) 15 摩西筑了一座祭坛, 给它起名叫 耶和华尼西 16 摩西又说 : 向耶和华的旌旗举手, 耶和华必世世代代和亚玛力人争战
So in Iyar, God revealed His Covenant secrets - He is our Healer - our Provider, - our banner of Victory over every enemy.
b. Expect God to do some natural healing. God first revealed Himself as Healer!! Exo 15:26 God wants to heal especially our conscience and our soulish realm!! Iyar is associated with your conscience which is linked with your thought processes and emotions... (the conscience is the window or eye between your spirit and soul.)
Hence, this is the month to cleanse your conscience. Align the window of your conscience with the window of heaven so that you will not miss God s revelation. Deal with your soul your mind, will and emotions. Make sure they are in alignment with God.
C. A month of testings!! There is a timing for testing!! Important to recognize when you are in a time of testing & to understand the issue of the test!! Also important to know there is a time for testing to end!! Rewards await when we pass the test!! For Israel Iyar was a time of testing...
At Passover, they left Egypt for the Promised Land & God brought them thru a detour to reach Sinai. At Sinai they would experience Pentecost!! Sinai was the place of His presence!! - where He would reveal His glory!! So God took them to the mountain, where they would be equipped for their walk with God and prepared for a life of victory!! But going from Egypt to Sinai meant passing thru testing!!
Summary of 5 testings 1. Marah - bad water 4. Rephidim - no water 3.Sin - no food 2. Elim - good water 5. Rephidim - Amalek attack
Iyar is the month to go through testings and come out victorious God is the Covenant keeping God Jehovah Jireh, Jehovah Rapha, Jehovah Nissi. This is the Vav, connecting month to seasons of blessing and prosperity and revelation..
C. How to Respond? (This is the Season of Counting the Omer 50days from Passover to Pentecost) - To meditate & reflect on all that He did during Passover and - Prayerfully allow Him to lead us into His destiny for our Promised Land & Malaysia. Follow His leading & do His assignments faithfully!!
Malaysia s GE 14 is on May 9 right in the month of Iyar!! Parliament was dissolved during Passover. God is clearly watching over Malaysia! GE 14 On your Spot! Go blow your shofar & make decrees (Dan 5:26-28 & Obadiah) around polling stations!!