What if the simple act of taking communion could revolutionize your spiritual life, break every chain of bondage, and release heaven's power into your circumstances? What if this sacred meal, often reduced to a brief ritual, actually holds the keys to healing, deliverance, and breakthrough?
The story of one man's miraculous healing illuminates this profound truth. Diagnosed with cancer as a child and healed by God, he faced the disease again in his later years. With only weeks to live, he heard the clear voice of the Lord: "Do communion." For seven days, he faithfully partook of the bread and cup. When he returned to his doctor for blood work, the physician was astonished—every trace of cancer had vanished from his body. From that moment forward, God used him mightily in healing ministry.
This testimony isn't just about one man's miracle. It reveals a spiritual principle many believers have never fully grasped: communion is one of the most powerful weapons in our spiritual arsenal.

The Covenant Meal of Remembrance
Communion traces back to the Passover in Egypt, when the death angel passed over homes marked by the blood of the lamb. When Jesus instituted the Last Supper, He was establishing a new covenant—one sealed not with the blood of animals, but with His own precious blood.
Consider the profound humility displayed at that table. Jesus shared this covenant meal with men who would betray and deny Him. Judas would betray Him with a kiss, yet Jesus called him "friend." Peter would deny knowing Him three times, yet Jesus broke bread with him. This is the epitome of humility—trusting the Father's plan even in the face of rejection and abandonment.
The Apostle Paul, who never met Jesus personally, received this revelation directly from the Lord: "For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, 'Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.' In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.' For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes" (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).

Proclaiming the Lord's Death
The word "proclaim" means to announce officially and publicly, to declare emphatically and authoritatively, to make known openly. When we take communion, we're not merely remembering a historical event—we're making a powerful proclamation to heaven, earth, and hell.
We're announcing that Jesus' death conquered sin, transgression, and iniquity. We're declaring that sickness and disease have no legal right to our bodies. We're proclaiming that Satan's authority has been broken, shattered, neutralized, and paralyzed.
In His death, Jesus broke Satan's legal right to our lives—to our health, wealth, relationships, education, future, present, and past. Every witch, wizard, warlock, hex, spell, charm, curse, and demonic assignment has been defeated. The principalities and powers of darkness must bow to the finished work of the cross.
As Isaiah prophesied: "He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed" (Isaiah 53:5).
What we should have received—death, sickness, poverty, judgment—Jesus received for us. His death accomplished everything we could ever need.

Seven Powerful Confessions
When taking communion, consider these profound declarations that align our hearts with the finished work of Christ:
1. Jesus as Our Mercy Seat: He is our propitiation, atonement, Passover, and reconciliation to the Father. Through His death, we have access to God's throne of grace.
2. Jesus as Our Wisdom, Righteousness, Holiness, and Redemption: First Corinthians 1:30 declares that Christ has become these things for us. We don't work to attain them; we receive them as gifts.
3. Jesus as Our Baptizer: He baptizes us with the Holy Spirit, fire, and power, enduing us with power from on high—not a coerced experience, but a genuine surrender to His fullness.
4. Jesus as Our Savior, Healer, Deliverer, and Restorer: Everything Adam lost has been restored through Christ's death. Our identity as image-bearers of God has been reclaimed.
5. Jesus as Our Obedience, Vine, Humility, and Meekness: Jesus Himself said, "Without Me you can do nothing" (John 15:5). We cannot even humble ourselves apart from His work in us. God is at work in us "both to will and to do for His good pleasure" (Philippians 2:13).
6. Jesus as Our Love, Hope, and Faith: We live by the faith of God, not our own faith. We hope in God, not in ourselves. His love flows through us as we surrender.
7. Jesus as Our Strength, Might, Courage, and Boldness: We are strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. It takes courage to truly surrender, to relinquish our rights to ourselves, and to trust Him completely.

Living in the Reality of His Death
Confession means "to say the same thing"—to agree with what God has already said about us, our circumstances, and our identity. We're not trying to convince God of anything; we're aligning ourselves with His eternal truth.
When we take communion with this understanding, we're not focusing on our problems, our bodies, our finances, or our relationships. We're focusing on His death and what it accomplished. We're keeping our consciousness on the Lord, not on our circumstances.
The death of Christ has dealt with every challenge you face. The witchcraft that's been working against you cannot succeed because His death has shattered its power. The sickness trying to manifest in your body has no authority because by His stripes you are healed. The poverty and lack attempting to dominate your life have been conquered because He became poor so you might become rich.

A Call to Deeper Communion
What if you approached communion not as a quick ritual, but as a covenant meal—a sacred exchange between you and your Lord? What if you took time to meditate on what His death accomplished, to proclaim it boldly, and to receive all that He purchased for you?
This isn't about religious duty. It's about relationship. It's about Jesus becoming a reality in your life, not just a doctrine you believe. It's about experiencing Christ in you, your hope of glory.
Without Him, we are nothing and can do nothing. But with Him, all things are possible. He is God's everything to us, God's everything in us, and God's everything for us.
As you embrace the death of the Lord Jesus Christ and proclaim it over your life, watch as chains break, strongholds crumble, and heaven's power is released. The same God who healed that man of cancer is ready to move mightily in your life—if you'll simply yield, surrender, and receive all that His death has provided.

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