April is the second (2nd) sacred month (the month Zif) for the Jews. ‘Zif’ – a term from an unused Hebrew root word meaning: Prominent, Brightness, Splendour, Comeliness and Cheerfulness marking the season when the sun shines and countenances are lightened up. A time when believers should take up positions in their God-given endeavours in life, and serve in such a way as to bring glory to God.
The derivation of the Latin name “Aprilis” for April is uncertain. Conventionally, the etymology is from the Latin word “Aperire” meaning “to open” in relation to it being the season when trees and flowers begin to “open” which is also supported by comparison with the modern use of the Greek word “ἁνοιξις” (meaning opening) for spring. Vegetation continues to bud (open out) and blossom, new life continues to spring forth. It is the time for restoration of life after the cold, and harsh, just-ended winter months. It is also the time of release of the latter rain that culminates in establishment, preservation and progress signifying fruitfulness and hope as new life begins; bringing about a change for the better. One of the festivals which will be celebrated during this month is the Passover (Num 9:6-13)
It is the eighth (8th) month for the Jews’ civil purposes. The eighth month symbolised continuation of new beginnings, so this month should be a time when new foundations are laid for every endeavour of our lives – prayer lives, Bible study and word intake that culminate in intimacy with God, business, marriage, etc. etc.
It is the fourth (4th) month following the present Gregorian calendar. In this year of judgement, it marks the end of the first trimester of the judgement season.
Pray that the voice of peace, rejoicing, singing, and joy will be heard this day in every field of endeavor, and that the voice of depression, gloom, sadness will be drowned out completely:
(Job 3:7, Isa 55:12-13).
WERE YOU BORN IN APRIL?
- Declare that those agents of the kingdom of darkness, who curse days will never find the day of your birth to curse, more so those who rouse Leviathan’s influence against God’s people: (Job 3:8, 41:1, Isa 27:1).
- Pray that every gate or door ordained by Jehovah for you to possess on your birthday and the season ahead will be possessed – every strength you need from that day to accomplish Jehovah’s will for this new year of your life, will be released and every lesson or discipline He wants you to endure will be learnt. (Psalm 144:1, 18:39, Isaiah 62:10, Corinthians 16:9).
Ask the Lord to utter His voice and silence every negative voice speaking contrary to His purposes for your life (Psalm 29).