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.