Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth

It’s a new month, and for many, the phrase "Happy New Month" has become a common greeting, often devoid of true meaning. For others, however, the start of a new month brings with it anticipation and specific expectations for what they want to see and experience.

But what do you want to see this month?

This past Monday at precisely 12:47 AM, I felt a quickening in my spirit while I was still asleep. It was as though I was gently tapped and prompted, "Onos, wake up and start praying immediately." The moment the quickening came, I was fully awake. I hadn’t even realized it was the start of a new month until I began to pray, and then it dawned on me — this was the exact time the Holy Spirit often wakes me up in the middle of the night.

As we enter each new month, let us make it a habit to seek God’s face for the month ahead. God is always ready to set the pace for a new reality in our lives. He desires that we seek Him at the start of every new month. Yes, God does not speak to us based on the calendar months because He exists outside of time, but He relates to us according to the seasons in our lives. When we seek His face and align ourselves with Him, He reveals His thoughts to us and brings His reality into our lives. This is evident in His Word, as spoken through the prophet Isaiah:

Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)
"Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."

God is ready to do a new thing for us in this new month, but we must first seek His face. Seeking His face helps us avoid potential troubles that have yet to unfold. It prepares us and keeps us aligned with God’s will for what the new month holds.

So, when the new month begins, don’t just offer a generic “Happy New Month” to others. Let your greeting come from a place of conviction, grounded in God’s Word. Be vigilant, for our enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. May we not fall into his traps in Jesus' name. Amen.

Stay revived!