On May 27th, the third Hebrew month kicks off known as “Sivan.” Sivan is linked to covenant, giving, glory, and alignment. This month is a month inherent “to do business with God” for His kingdom cause as we sync with His purpose.

Zebulun is the tribe associated with this month of Sivan, who was positioned on the east side of the tabernacle with the tribe of Judah and Issachar.  Judah brought to the trio the apostolic sound of praise, awakening, and an alarm to move out or go to battle. Issachar shared the wisdom and timing of God needed. And Zebulun brought forth the provision and the place to rest and store the abundance of blessings. Jacob prophesied over Zebulun:

“Zebulun shall dwell by the haven of the sea;
He shall become a haven for ships,
And his border shall adjoin Sidon.” (Gen. 49:13)

Moses prophesied concerning the latter days that Zebulun and Issachar would work side by side together:  Zebulun was said to rejoice in going out, while Issachar would stay in his tents:  

“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.” (Deut. 33:18).  

Issachar’s portion was to “intercede and pray” and “gather the hidden treasures of intel.” Zebulun found joy in taking the revelation and facilitating the distribution of resources using the intel from Issachar. 

Zebulun was also known to profit through maritime trade.  God blessed this tribe to fill “the storehouses.” This month, we are reminded to activate our faith to believe the LORD for the increase of spiritual and natural provision for the kingdom business at hand.

When Jesus began His ministry, He first went to the region of Zebulun, fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 9, which said that the people who had been in darkness would see a great light.  HE was the Father’s PROVISION, and the kingdom business of sharing the heart of the Father began.

In the Old Testament, the month of Sivan coincides with the timing of the children of Israel arriving at Mt. Sinai. It was then God asked Moses to communicate His “marriage proposal”to the Israelites:

“You have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles’ wings and brought you to Myself. Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel”. (Ex. 19:4-6).

The Israelites accepted the proposal, and God revealed Himself through thunder and lightning. Through the midst of a thick cloud of glory dwelling over Mt Sinai, the nation heard the voice of God respond to their desire to be in covenant with Him( Ex. 19).  The provision was… His presence!

This memorial day of God manifesting Himself at Mt. Sinai 50 days after the death plague passed over the Israelites would be embedded in one of the Feasts of the Lord known as the Feast of Pentecost.

Thousands of years later, an outpouring of God’s glory occurred in a similar pattern 50 days after Jesus became the “Passover lamb” on the Feast of Pentecost.

When Jesus returned after His resurrection, He visited the disciples for 40 days.  During that time, the Lord gave His disciples a personal invitation to become His apostles, and to wait in the Upper Room (A new Mt. Sinai) for His glory (Acts 2).  On the Feast of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came suddenly with an outpouring of glory, and the disciples began speaking in tongues of fire.  

Even as God came down as fire upon Mt. Sinai, the Holy Spirit came as a fire upon the disciples on the exact same day in His Hebrew Covenant Calendar: 50 days after Passover. The difference was that the fire was no longer external as in the days of Moses, but internal! This shows a difference now concerning the new “temple” that God would inhabit. 

“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwell in you” (1 Cor. 3:16)? 

It is no coincidence that Zebulun means “habitation or dwelling.” Our hope ahead is a third outpouring, when God’s presence completely fills our temples and transforms our corruptible bodies into incorruptible bodies with the fullness of His glory (1 Cor. 15:53-55).

Sivan is the third month which is the number associated with completeness, and a oneness with ALEPH, our Father.  Jesus took three disciples with Him to the Garden of Gethsemane and prayed three times. During this time of great distress, He cried out to the Father, “Take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not what I will but what You will” (Mark 14:36).   

After the third time praying and surrendering all, Jesus was ready to die for our sins and trust the Father to use Him to create a way to redeem mankind. Jesus was placed on the cross on the third hour (9a.m.).  At 3p.m., He died.  There was three hours of darkness while He was suffering on the cross.

Three is a number closely associated with resurrection life as we know that it took three days and three nights before Jesus rose from the dead.  It was after His resurrection that the disciples were given the resources and ability to go “build His Stone Kingdom not made of hands” (Dan. 2:45). The indwelling of the Holy Spirit also gave the disciples comfort that the LORD was with them intimately, and opened up His storehouses of His powerful signs and wonders as they went forth.

God’s business is always centered on honoring His Covenant for a people He has chosen. His mercy covers our mistakes, and His grace is sufficient for our weaknesses. Pentecost is a time of receiving His outpouring of grace, mercy, and power so we can align with heaven and go do “business” for the Lord in establishing His Kingdom here on earth.  We cannot even comprehend the great outpouring that is directly ahead of us….IT WILL BE MAGNIFICENT!