April 28th, 2026
by Senior Leader, Emanu-el J. McKenzie TH.D
by Senior Leader, Emanu-el J. McKenzie TH.D
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
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
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This message was a blessing to me. As I was reading I was starting to get a deeper appreciation for these special type of blessings in these months. I can see how in This month that The Lord is pushing me and challenging me in areas where I don’t know what to do or direction to go and also to let go of old habits that will not suit me any longer in my new growth for a deeper spiritual walk with Christ. I am beginning to understand certain changes in my life that is a bit difficult to let go of. However I do see by letting go, it will benefit my progression in Christ, with my family, and my everyday life. Thank you Apsotle for sharing the word God for this month
Thank you Apostle for the reiteration and expounding on this month of Iyar. I am blessed by how it is broken down.The reminder that God has met all my needs in my health, in my finances and my relationships.
nFather, 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 receive and understand. A spirit of discernment to recognize when Your secrets are revealed and in what way You would have me to apply those secrets to my life. In Jesus name.
I took notice of what happens during the in-between time. What is my position in my worship my praise before God manifest his promise, to have a spirit of praise on my lips. My greatest weapon of setting the stage for my total victory is praise . And learned to decrease so Christ can increase.
The way this sermon impacted my life, I am starting to see how important it is to tune into God‘s voice in this month of lyar, not taking it lightly,
nI am now endeavoring to position myself to receive by faith everything that the Lord has purchased for me through His death, expecting divine endings supernatural and new beginnings, were there was once a cycle of lack in my finances I’m in a spirit of expectancy for the new cycle of more than enough manifesting in my life. I’m looking forward to God, revealing his secrets to me each and every day, i’m also excited about God, revealing secrets about my destiny, my family, my calling, and my circumstances, It’s my inheritance.
Powerful! I am at peace knowing and understanding that I can continue to experience God month to month and in every season of life. I love that! I can continue to lay hold of Him as my Jehovah Jireh - my Provider, my Jehovah Rapha ( Healer), and my Victory - Jehovah Nissi! I love how God has made Himself accessible to me. I am able to connect to Him- my source within my circumstances and situations through my praise. God has secrets to reveal to me for my family, relationships, finances, and personal circumstances I am facing. My responsibility is to tap in- lock in- and align my heart with His. Positioning my heart through faith and humility to hear His heart clearly above the noise - the distractions- that is around me.
This confirms everything that has been spoken across the pulpit as well as what has been happening in my life and my family. I have to come to a place where I stopped trying to make things happen and just let God have His way. I am truly expecting the Healings, Provision, and Discernment to know what to do what not to do, how to proceed, and what season it is. Bless me I am submitted and willing. Thank you for this passage.
As the Lord has elaborated this month of Iyar and the tribe of Issachar one of the many things that blessed me is that the Lord’s intentions are for me to compound the intrinsic blessings of month and carry it on from month to month compounding along the way. This is a month where cycles that are not of God are broken and replaced with cycles of revelation, God’s alignment supernatural healing, abundance, provision and the manifestation of His victory in every area of life. I am in a spirit of expectancy in a greater way after hearing His heart and mind.
What I got from this, during this month, God reveals His secrets to those who fear Him. This challenges me to draw closer to the Father, not to chase revelation, but to seek His heart. As I align myself with Him, I am able to guide my family. As the blessings of Iyar are flowing, and most importantly, as He prepares to manifest Himself in my life as my Healer, Provider, and Victor, may I stand still and let God be God. May I be one with Him in my thoughts and in my actions.
I'm grateful for the blog recap and reminders of the Divine Blessings God has appointed for me in Iyar. I think about God's Secrets and Revelations being Holy and specific for my life; to guide me in His will and journey He has planned for me. These revelations may be the expected norm, but it's in hearing and obeying what that I experience His Glory and MANIFESTED Victory in THIS Iyar Transition.
nI am encouraged to remember that God has already Divinely Appointed and Broadcasted manifested Healing, Revelation, Provision and Victory in this Month, but I must do my part to intentionally tune my spirit man into the frequency of Heaven. The Holy Spirit is asking me: How will YOU practically tune in and receiv YOUR BLESSINGS the rest of this Iyar month?
I feel really moved after reading this. It made something click for me that true revelation is connected to humility, and that’s something I can actually practice in my daily life. Growth isn’t just about learning more or gaining more knowledge. It’s about my posture in life, the way I carry myself inwardly.
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nI’m starting to see that when I’m willing to decrease in ego, control, and the need to have everything figured out, I actually create space for deeper understanding. Instead of always trying to prove or be certain, I can slow down and stay open.
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nFor me, applying this looks like choosing to stay teachable and grounded, especially in moments when I feel the urge to assert myself or be right. I’m learning that this kind of posture doesn’t make me weaker it actually strengthens me. It positions me to grow in a way that feels steady, meaningful, and real.
The message is truly a blessing. God always provides what we need at the right time. We just have to align our thought process with His truth and thank Him for the blessings. Even though some people are born with certain grace but the Father does not limit the grace to them only, other people can tap in on the grace as well.
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This message was so powerful. Because this month of lyar has so many blessings in it. As I’m writing this I feel the power of the Holy Spirit moving. This month I can access my breakthrough and know without a shout of a doubt it’s going to happen. Because GOD is not a man that he should lie. So I will continue to praise and take communion and proclaim the lord’s death!
This month of IYAR was Blessings tune in Heaven’s
nfrequency.Align my thoughts process with his truth.
nExperience God as my Jehovah Rapha my healer and
nmy victory, Jehoval Nissi , my Jehoval Jireh my provider.
nStanding in spirit of expectation Breakthrough seeing Manifestation in my life and family life.Continue to Praise God ,Proclaim the Lord’s death as I take communion. Staying connected to Vine which have access to me and walking in spirit of humanity.