The last Firstfruits of the year begins at sundown on March 10th, which will be the second month of ADAR. Having a second ADAR happens every few years, similar to a “leap year” in the Gregorian calendar, for the purpose of keeping the correct alignment of the months in accordance with the seasons of harvest time to offer the LORD His “firstfruits.”  

Because the second ADAR is added, this Hebrew Covenant Calendar has 13 months instead of 12. Interestingly, when you study the tribes of Israel, Manasseh became the 13th tribe of the sons of Israel, and America lines up with Manasseh’s latter day prophetic destiny spoken through Jacob, then confirmed through Moses as well.” (Gen. 49:22-26; Deut.33:13-17).

…”Let the blessing come ‘on the head of Joseph,
And on the crown of the head of him who wasseparate from his brothers.’
¹⁷ His glory is like a firstborn bull,
And his horns like the horns of the wild ox;
Together with them
He shall push the peoples
To the ends of the earth;
They are the ten thousands of Ephraim (England),
And they are the thousands of Manasseh (America).”

America has been in a spiritual battle over her Godly inheritance ever since she was birthed. America is in her greatest hour of wrestle, and the challenge has divided her into two: Trusting in God’s government which honors Jesus as King, or aligning with the governmental enslavement systems that oppose the LORD’s ways. The remnant in America understands the seriousness of the hour: we have come to a precipice when time of judgment of our rebellious choices demands God’s justice. Some will get caught in the shaking, while others will thrive and ascend through it to be used by God for His purpose of redemption.

2024 will reveal God’s consuming fire and a death to the things that oppose Godly leadership, and a resurrection of righteousness, justice, and truth in the earth. God will have His final say and way in America, for she is destined to be His fruitful nation. The question arises then: Who is with Him, and who is without Him through this revolution? There are Christians caught in the web of compromise with one foot in the mixture. And because God is so merciful, the pressure has been applied these past 7 years to force a “wrestle” to awaken us to God alone for answers.

Notably, when there are two ADARS in the year, it seems God’s people need the extra month to prepare for a significant New Year up ahead.  The extra month of “wrestling with the Lord” for His Holy exchange will “crack the code” to challenges we will need to overcome in 2024.  As we let go and slump over into a posture of humility, the LORD will breakthrough and make way for us to enter into a new gateway full of His purpose and provision needed.

The story of Esther gives us a picture of ADAR II. Esther was chosen to be Queen of Persia after a year of intense preparation (Have we all not been in intense preparation!). The king loved Esther more than all other women, and she obtained favor in his sight. But Esther had not revealed her family identity because her cousin Mordecei instructed Esther to keep it hidden. Esther and Mordecai came from the House of Judah (Jews), and he raised her when her father died.

It wasn’t long after Esther was crowned Queen that the King promoted a man named Haman to be above all his princes.  Haman’s arrogant pride and need for power propelled his vanity for the people to pay homage to him.  Mordecai didn’t fall into the trap of pleasing man, but his stance fueled Haman to scheme an assassination plan against the Jews. The execution day was set for the 13th day of ADAR.

When Esther found out about the edict, she fasted and prayed.  It was during the fast that God gave Esther the wisdom on how to expose Haman in hopes to prevent the annihilation of her people. Mordecai’s words helped her in crisis as he spoke truth into her heart:

“…Do not think in your heart that you will escape in the king’s palace any more than all the other Jews. ¹⁴ For if you remain completely silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father’s house will perish. Yet who knows whether you have come to the kingdom for such a time as this? (Esther 4:13,14).

Three important things to note about Esther’s divinely chosen situation.  First, Esther had to “surrender all!”  She had to gain an understanding that God raised her in a position of power to save the people that required a full throttle risk of her own life.  But through fasting and prayer, she found the strength to step out.

Secondly, Esther’s true identity was revealed through the process of her “wrestling with God” for breakthrough.   Once it was time for her identity to come to light, the door was open for Esther to step into a new level of authority and power.

Lastly, because of Esther’s obedience, the Lord “cut off” the assignment to kill the Jews, and instead, reversed the curse on Haman himself! 

God’s desire today is to use a “Firstfruits” Remnant whom He can entrust to execute His plan to overturn the national edict sent to kill America’s providential destiny.   Each one of us has a gift to bring to the table to see His miraculous deliverance.  We have been born for such a time as this to play a part of the revolution, but it requires each of us not to stay silent and fearful any longer. We need to be bold and courageous, following God’s timing and instruction.  Fasting and prayer this month can be an anointed time to gain faith, wisdom and strategy.  

Esther’s cousin, Mordecai, was from the tribe of Benjamin whose name means “sons of light.” I believe there are many Mordecai’s that God will promote into positions to “govern” SUDDENLY. And while they have been hidden place doing the right thing, God will use their obedience to assist those in positions of influence right now with His strategy and support. This IS the transition we are in TODAY, and God needs “bridge-makers” to make way for the people and the cities to be made free from the death sentence of the evil leaders in the land.

The “Esther’s” will face the principalities (“Kings of Persia” who are in agreement with the edict against Gods people either knowingly or unknowingly). But YOU who are reading this may be Gods secret weapon, and your identity may be unknown among many right now to accomplish this. Expect God to release His favor and opportunity to come before these worldly leaders with the word God reveals. As in Esther’s days, expect also “the golden scepter” to be extended to have authority to speak and make a difference.

The battle ahead for America can appear impossible. But like Esther who understood Gods timing in the matters at hand, the remnant will be equipped with divine strategy. Esther would have pushed the envelope ahead of time IF she hadn’t followed God’s lead by waiting and requesting a second banquet to present her case (Esther 5:8). This is the key piece of the story that is significant for the times at hand. WE MUST KNOW HIS TIMING!

Because Esther executed the plan ON TIME, all circumstances were exposed for the enemies plans to be revealed, and for the overturn to occur LAWFULLY, promoting Mordecai to Haman’s position, and granting Esther to Haman’s inheritance. Within a 24 hour span, the wealth of the wicked was laid up for the righteous.

The knowledge of Gods timing (the Issachar anointing) to know what needs to be done, and how to delegate the plan accordingly, is the secret sauce needed today to have in our pocket. It is a key weapon of warfare.

April 8th begins the New Year (Hebrew Covenant Calendar) with a solar eclipse that all are talking about. God is stirring up the hearts so no one misses the sign of the time. And between now and then, God is giving His “Esther’s and Mordecai’s” the insight of the plot to destroy and abort God birthing us into His overcoming new season. It is in His rest we receive the intel to execute His plan without striving, and where He gets to show off His miraculous increase.

The story of Jacob’s wrestle is also one to lock into this month (Gen. 32). Jacob had to be hit in the hip to get him to stop working through his own effort and striving to make something happen. God loved him too much for Jacob to continue in this manner because it would have eventually killed him. So God caused Jacob (The Saints and America) to get “limp” and lean into Him alone to lift him and give Him what was needed to fulfill the call. America, and the nations at large, are in an impossible situation that needs God’s miraculous intervention. We are now in the critical hour to hear from heaven on how He wants us to advance and overturn the edict. GOD HAS CHOSEN HIS REMNANT for such a time as this.

We must remember to take time to rest in His presence… and listen to His timing and strategy. For it is there God will give us His strength and release the golden scepter to be asked by those in leadership positions: “What do you wish? It shall be given to you- up to half the kingdom” (Esther 5:3).

Not many can the Lord entrust with “half of His kingdom” moving into His purpose with a golden key laced with His favor and authority. I pray you come out of this month FREE to move ahead into the New Year with a remnant of believers who are also preserved for such a time as this, entrusted with His KEY.