August 08th, 2026

The Month of Elul

1. The month of the tribe of Gad. When Gad was being born Leah said, “A troop comes” (Gen. 30:11), which indicates increase. Also note Jacob’s blessing in Genesis 49:19, which states, “Even though a troop will trample over him, he shall triumph.” This indicates that this is a month of triumph and victory. Expect increase and help, be it from people or even angelic.

2. The month to camp—or to find your place in the order of camps—in the company of the Lord. A mistrust of others or a desire to “go it alone” are because of roots of rejection or an orphan spirit. The more we are connected to—and are part of—God’s family, the more we will find ourselves shifting into our true identity in Him. 

3. The month of rewards. Rewards begin to manifest over what you have done. Think “reward,” and ask the Holy Spirit to help you to be able to see all the good things God is giving you. You will begin to reap what you have sown. If you constantly labor and never see the reward, you’ll get burned out. You need to know how to abound (Phil. 4:12 [1]). Also in these end times, let us remember the sowing-reaping cycle is rapidly speeding up.

4. The month the King is in the field. He is coming to visit us and to help us in our work and ministry. I like the story of Ruth. Boaz came and visited the field she was gleaning in. Her life completely changed. God has the same waiting for us.

5. The month of the Hebrew letter yod [י]. Yod is connected to the number ten. It’s the only letter that is suspended in midair; it indicates appointed mercy from the hand of God. Ask Him for mercy for any situation in your life that needs solving. And remember that when you ask, help will already be on the way.

6. The month of Virgo (the maiden). “I am my beloved’s, and my beloved is mine” (Song of Sol. 6:3). The more we are connected to His family, the more we enter into intimacy with Him. Again, think of Ruth. She drew near to Boaz and claimed her family rights. God wants us to draw near to Him so He can give us all the “rights and blessings” provided for us in Jesus.

7. A month to run into the tower of might—a strength greater than yours that can encompass you. You don’t have to be strong all the time, but you can enter into His strength (Prov. 18:10 [2]).

8. A month for inner knowledge of peace to be activated. Always find time to “regroup” in order to be whole.

9. The “point month.” The understanding of the beginning so you can begin to reach your end.

10. The month to fix what has been broken. If He doesn’t tell you it’s fixable, let it go.

11. The month of complex systems beginning to be managed.

12. The “mother month.” The month of nurturing. This month is apostolic, just like Av. Whom are you looking after? Who is looking after you?

13. The month where Rebecca gave birth to Jacob and Esau. Do you “birth” blessing, or something that God is going to hate later on? What are you contending for? What is contending for you?

14. The month of the left hand—controlling the sense of action and good or bad emotions. You need to be sure your emotions are in good order. God gives us great ability to stand in the midst of emotional conflict and still abound. You don’t need to be someone who is unstable or unreliable. You have the ability to be a burden bearer.

References
[1] “I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound” (Phil. 4:12).
[2] “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” (Prov. 18:10).