Unlocking the Secrets of Iyar: Walking in Divine Revelation and Healing
The Hebrew month of Iyar holds extraordinary spiritual significance. It’s a transitional period positioned between the celebration of Passover in Nissan and the giving of the Torah at Sinai in Sivan. This second month on the biblical calendar represents far more than a passage of time; it's a divine appointment for revelation, healing, and supernatural provision.

The Month of Secrets Revealed
Iyar is intrinsically connected to the tribe of Issachar, known throughout Scripture as those who "had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do" (1 Chronicles 12:32). This wasn't mere political savvy or strategic thinking, it was divine revelation flowing through people who remained tuned into heaven's frequency.
Think about what this means practically. In our world of information overload, where everyone has an opinion and advice flows freely from every direction, God is raising up people who can discern His voice above the noise. Like the sons of Issachar, there are those positioned to receive heaven's secrets, not for personal elevation, but to guide God's people into their next season.
The beautiful truth is that while those born in this month may carry a special grace for revelation, the entire Body of Christ can access what heaven is downloading during Iyar. We're all invited to tune our spiritual receivers to catch what God is broadcasting.

Three Covenant Names, One Transformational Month
During Israel's journey from Egypt to Sinai, a journey that took place during Iyar, God revealed Himself through three powerful covenant names, each addressing fundamental human needs:
Jehovah Rapha - The Lord Who Heals
Jehovah Jireh - The Lord Who Provides
Jehovah Nissi - The Lord Our Banner of Victory
It's remarkable that God chose to reveal these three aspects of His character back-to-back in a single month. This concentration of divine revelation tells us something crucial: Iyar is a season when we can experience breakthroughs in our health, finances, and spiritual battles simultaneously.
Natural healing manifests when we align our thought processes with God's truth. As the Scripture reminds us, "As a man thinks in his heart, so is he." The healing power of God isn't found in natural remedies alone, those may stimulate the body, but true healing flows from the Spirit. When our minds are renewed and our souls find rest in God's promises, physical manifestation follows.

The Power of Transition
Iyar is fundamentally a month of transition. The Israelites left the bondage of Egypt in Nissan, journeyed through the wilderness in Iyar, and arrived at Sinai to receive God's law in Sivan. But notice what happened during this in-between time, they didn't abandon the praise and worship that characterized their Passover deliverance. Instead, they carried that spirit of praise forward while adding the dimension of revelation.
This teaches us something profound about spiritual progression. We don't leave behind previous revelations when we move into new seasons. The tribe of Judah led Israel into battle with weapons of praise, setting the stage for victory. Issachar followed, receiving revelation while maintaining that posture of worship. Each tribe had its moment to lead and its season to follow, demonstrating both servanthood and leadership.
In our own lives, the strength of our leadership in any area often depends on how well we've learned to follow. Those who receive the greatest revelation are frequently those who've humbled themselves in worship, who've learned to decrease so Christ can increase.

Activating Your Faith for Revelation
Understanding the characteristics of Iyar isn't merely an academic exercise, it's an invitation to activate faith. When we know that this is a month designed for secrets to be revealed, we position ourselves differently. We keep a journal nearby. We pay attention to dreams. We notice patterns, perhaps numbers appearing repeatedly, or themes emerging in unexpected places.
Scripture tells us that "my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge" (Hosea 4:6). How can we exercise faith for something we don't know exists? But once we understand that God has already established certain graces and provisions within specific seasons, we can align our expectations accordingly.
Consider this: if you know this is a month when God wants to reveal secrets about your destiny, your family, your calling, or your circumstances, you can pray specifically, "Father, thank You for choosing this season to reveal Your secrets to me. Open my eyes to see, my ears to hear, and my heart to understand."

The Blessing of Issachar
The patriarch Jacob blessed Issachar as "a man of strength who would not hold back from hard work to establish a secure place to rest." Moses blessed Issachar and Zebulun together, declaring they would "call the people to the mountain to offer righteous sacrifices" and "draw out the abundance of the sea and the hidden treasures of the sand."
These ancient blessings remain active today. They weren't just for individuals who lived thousands of years ago, they represent spiritual DNA available to all who align with this season. The blessing of strength, diligence, and the ability to access hidden treasures speaks to our current moment.
What hidden treasures has God buried in your situation? What abundance lies beneath the surface of your circumstances, waiting to be drawn out? Iyar is the season to believe in supernatural provision, for debts to be cancelled, for transitions into new dimensions of blessing.

Proclaiming the Lord's Death
One powerful practice during this season is the intentional observance of communion, not as a religious ritual, but as a proclamation of covenant. When we "proclaim the Lord's death" through communion, we're not merely remembering a historical event. We're activating the power of Passover, reaffirming our covenant relationship, and positioning ourselves to receive everything His death purchased.
Taking communion with intentionality, not a quick wafer and tiny cup, but an actual meal, consumed slowly and prayerfully can become a catalyst for healing, provision, and victory. As we eat the bread and drink the cup, we remember: "You are my righteousness, my holiness, my healer, my deliverer, my victor, my conqueror, my overcomer."

A Call to Divine Endings and New Beginnings
Issachar was the ninth son of Jacob, a number representing divine endings and the completion of cycles. He was also the fifth son of Leah, symbolizing grace. Together, these numbers speak of complete endings accomplished through grace.
What cycle needs to end in your life? What pattern has run its course? What limitation needs to be broken? Iyar carries the grace for divine endings that lead to supernatural new beginnings.
As we walk through this powerful month, let's position ourselves as people who understand the times and know what we ought to do. Let's tune our spirits to heaven's frequency, expecting revelation, healing, provision, and victory. The secrets of God's covenant are being revealed, will we have ears to hear and eyes to see?

Senior Leader, Emanu-el J. McKenzie, TH.D