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 (Numbers 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.
April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern hemisphere and autumn in the Southern hemisphere, where it is the seasonal equivalent to October in the Northern hemisphere and vice versa.
“April showers bring May flowers”
ARE YOU BORN IN APRIL?
Proclaim Psalm 139 and all the blessings of the jubilee over your life as you mark another new season of life. Declare a restoration, resurrection, revival, rejoicing, repentance, return to inheritance etc.
Pray that every negative word operating in your life; that was uttered about you before or when you were conceived, when you were in your mother’s womb, when your sex was discovered, during labor, when you were being dedicated, when you were too little to understand or revoke those words; or words that have been spoken unbeknownst to you. He was always there and has a record of everything. Ask Jehovah to utter His voice and silence every negative voice speaking contrary to His purposes for your life and to blot out every judgmental voice Col 2.14, Heb 12.24.
Speak into the womb of time prophetically concerning your life. Plant, build and establish by the confessions of your mouth from scripture, Jehovah’s purpose for your life. Ask that He reveal to you what you have in hand and prophesy that you will fulfill His purpose, you will live to declare His goodness to generations that are not yet born.
MOON PHASES IN APRIL 2016