Get ready to celebrate the HEBREW NEW YEAR at sundown on March 29th which is accompanied by another sign of a solar eclipse.

God proclaimed to Moses in Ex. 12:2 that His Hebrew covenant calendar year was to begin with the month of Nisan:

“This month shall be your beginning of months; it shall be the first month of the year to you.”

Nisan means “to take flight,” so it was appropriately named since this was the month the children of Israel took flight from the captivity of Egypt and journeyed through the Red Sea to Mt. Sinai.

Nisan is associated with the tribe of Judah, whose name means “praise.” God called for “PRAISE” to go first into their “flight” from Mt. Sinai to the Promised Land (Num. 10). When the trumpet was blown twice, this signified it was time for all the tribes to journey on, with the tribe of Judah chosen to lead out first.  Judah was also the first tribe to cross the Jordan, and the first to be allotted land in the Promised Land (Num. 14). This month is known for FIRSTS!

In Genesis 49:10, we read the prophetic destiny that Jacob spoke concerning the tribe of Judah in the latter days.  “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh comes, and to Him shall be the obedience of the people.” 

Judah was destined to carry the Messianic ruler ship (scepter), which we can see documented in Matthew 1 that traces the lineage of Judah. Jesus was born out of this tribe when he came to earth to be our sacrificial Lamb first, returning as the King of Kings. This month reminds us to start our day with a sacrifice of praise, and then step out in His authority as He leads.

The tribe of Judah was also responsible for making sure the “tablets of covenant/testimony” were safely passed down from generation to generation until Jesus came.  The “Torah (first 5 books of the bible) was canonized during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah during the 7th year of King Artaxerxes.  Ezra and Nehemiah were both a part of the House of Judah.

As the head of the tribe of Judah, Jesus was then responsible for multiplying God’s law. After His death and resurrection, He continued on with that responsibility by sending the gift of the Holy Spirit to inscribe God’s law on the tablets of the hearts of believers. This gift has been tutoring Christians in this Church Age to walk in faith and obedience to a Coming King of the Lion of the Tribe of Judah.

Jacob’s son Judah had a notable flaw in his character that was difficult to overcome; the love of money.  In Genesis 37, we read the story of Jacob’s sons who became jealous of their brother Joseph because of their father’s love and favoritism toward him.  After conferring, the brothers decided to throw Joseph in a pit to die.  But Judah assessed the situation and said, “What profit is it if we slay our brother, and conceal his blood?” (Gen. 37:26).

Judah was wired to make a profit. He suggested to sell Joseph, and made a bargain with the Midianite traders who agreed to purchase him for twenty silver coins. The brothers agreed, and Joseph was sold as a slave. As time went by, Judah became remorseful in profiting for selfish gain. Judah’s shame led him away from his family and down a path of bad choices and personal loss.

After a season of heartache, Judah came back to his family with a repentant heart. Not long afterwards, the famine hit in the land, and Judah became instrumental in negotiating a deal to save his family. This deal was made at the expense of sacrificing his own life. Judah’s gift had gone through the “refiners fire,” and God used it to profit the whole family (Gen. 44:14-34).

Judas (Greek for Judah) Ischariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus, also had this same weakness in his character.  The Bible reveals his greedy heart in John 12:5 when Judas cannot understand why Mary poured costly fragrant oil on Jesus instead of selling the oil and giving it to the poor.  The scriptures go on to say in verse 6, “This he (Judas) said, not that he cared for the poor, but because he was a thief and had the money box, and he used to take what was put in it.”

It wasn’t too long until we read about Judas betraying Jesus by making a bargain with the religious leaders for 30 silver coins (Mark 14:10,11). The stronghold of the need for wealth was more powerful than family ties or intimate relationships once again. Judas, however, ends up taking his own life because of the guilt he bore in betraying Jesus.  

Jesus tells us how difficult the struggle is for those who have a gift to profit once they have accumulated wealth:

“Assuredly I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.  And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God” (Matt. 19:23,24). 

Looking around the financial world today, many Jews are the world’s top financiers and control many of the banks, including the Federal Reserve. Left to selfish gain like Judas, they have been used to set up a world money system that is corrupt and never satisfied.  This system is about to experience Gods judgment, and perhaps even this year. But like Judah, if they repent and submit to the Lord’s headship, their gift can benefit the advancement of the Kingdom of God, especially in helping visions “take flight.”

There were three tribes, Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun, who were positioned around the Tabernacle on the east side to form a branch.  Judah’s banner of the lion represented this branch, and it was these tribes who worked together to move the whole army out under God’s direction. Judah was chosen to “sound the alarm!”

Starting with Nisan, we enter into the “spring season” with the Lord. This season has a pattern for new beginnings; new seeds to plant, new alliances, and new battles arise during this season.  Kings go to war, praise leads the way, and the authority of Judah sets the foundation. Coming out of the “winter” rest and revelation season guides and directs the movement of the Hebrew year beginnings.  Expect new doors to open up.

This month also honors God’s redemption plan found in Christ and prophesied through the Feasts of the LORD as we celebrate and remember Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and the Feast of Firstfruits (Lev.23).  

When Jesus rose from the dead, He presented Himself as the “FIRSTFRUITS” offering unto the Father in heaven.  Through Jesus, we see the pattern repeat once again where “Judah” goes FIRST. In doing so, Jesus made a way for heaven and earth to reconcile, and for a people (harvest) to be presented to the Father after He returns. 

“But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him” (1 Cor. 15:23).

King Jehoshaphat was one king in the Old Testament whose story captures the heart of this first month. In 2 Chronicles 20, we read about Jehoshaphat’s humility as he seeks the Lord when his army was ridiculously outnumbered and overpowered. “And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah” (2 Chron. 20:3).

God gave Jehoshaphat a strategy of winning the war through PRAISE.  Jehoshaphat stepped out in obedience and asked the worshippers to go before His army as God instructed. This opened heaven to help him overcome in time of need:

“Now when they began to sing and to praise, the Lord set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated (2 Chron. 20:22).

The landscape of seeing the kingdom of heaven here on the earth will shift ahead through the praises of God’s people FIRST. This month, above all else, God wants us to praise Him.  PRAISE HIM in the midst of the chaos! PRAISE HIM as you take flight! PRAISE HIM as you go into battle! PRAISE HIM because you have been CHOSEN to rule and reign in Him! PRAISE HIM for “FIRSTS!”  Your praise will spring you forward into the New Year!

On March 14th, there will be a lunar eclipse that coincides with the celebration of Purim that is found in the book of Esther. What makes this incredibly significant is that it happened last year, and will line up with Purim in 2026 as well.

A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth is between the sun and the moon, and the moon passes through the Earth’s shadow.

The “blood moon” that occurs during Purim will happen fourteen days after the seven-planet alignment that just occurred. God declares in Genesis 1:14 that He chose the sun, moon, and stars to be for signs and seasons. Signs in the sky, such as the constellations and the eclipses, invoke much interpretation. But the true purpose of the sign God established was to bear witness to His covenant promise of the restoration of all things that would come forth through the first and second coming of Christ our redeemer and King. With 7 of the planets “aligned,” this sign in the sky could be pointing to a completed time when judgment comes to the earth to fulfill God’s covenant promises.

In addition, the signs in the sky takes on a multiplicity of meaning of the sign of the WITNESS of not only Christ, but also His bride who are joined in covenant with Him. (A lunar eclipse has historically been associated with a sign of warning for the nation IN covenant with God to prepare). As the “bride” has been getting herself ready for His return, the anti-christ spirit has set forth an agenda to kill, steal, and destroy her. God’s judgment of the nations is upon us. Thus, we find ourselves in a historical time in God’s covenant timeline, much like the days of Esther, in which God positions a people to carry a torch of obedience that will save a people from destruction.

As mentioned, the month of Adar is typically associated with the story of Esther because the plot to kill all the Jews was overthrown by Esther and her uncle Mordecai’s obedience during this month. When looking at this story and how it relates to today, Esther represents a remnant (not just one person), in whom God is choosing in this hour to stand in truth and wisdom and courage to help bring healing and deliverance to the nations that have been under the anti-Christ agenda.

There are three important points to highlight about the story of Esther that are applicable to believers today chosen to be history makers for God’s covenant plan.  First, Esther had to “surrender all!”  Her purpose for the Lord putting her in a position of power to save the people had to be more important than even her own life.  It was through her fast that she found the power to do so. But it was her Uncle’s words, “For such a time as this” that moved her into action to trust the LORD above all.  Believers are called for such a time as this to step into an influential role with courage.  

Secondly, Esther’s true identity was revealed through the process of her “wrestling with God” for the breakthrough needed to cancel the “murderous edict.”   Once that identity came to light, Esther stepped into a new level of authority and power. Most of the remnant God is raising up in this hour have been hidden until “such a time as this.”

Finally, because of Esther’s obedience, the Lord “cut off” the assignment to kill the Jews and instead, reversed the curse on Haman himself!  God declares in His word that there is a reward for those who diligently seek Him. Those who are stepping out in faith and obedience will be God’s instrument to deliver families, cities, regions, and nations at this hour. And they will see justice come forth.

By God’s grace, each believer has been given a gift to bring forth His light and glory for the earth to see.  Satan’s “M.O.” is to steal, kill, and destroy God’s purposed gift in us.  Satan also wants to keep the believers from joining together as ONE force with distraction, chaos, and division. But the Spirit of wisdom and discernment is available in greater measure to defeat the enemy (Haman’s edict) assigned to prevent us from entering into the fullness of our heavenly purpose. God wants to “cut off” anything that holds us back.  This month may be a good time to fast and pray and seek His face for increased wisdom and strategy.  

I encourage you to read the book of Esther to remember and gain insight on how God comes through an impossible situation using people who put their trust in Him.