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Breakthrough

The Rhythm of Seven and the Dawn of the Eighth — The Number of Breakthrough

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From the very beginning, God built the rhythm of time around the number seven — six days of labor and a seventh day of rest. Seven represents fullness, completion, divine order. Yet, every “seven” in Scripture is followed by an eighth — a new beginning, a fresh outpouring, a divine reset. The eighth is the number of resurrection, renewal, and breakthrough.

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Build up, Prepare the Way!

The Yamim Nora’im — the “Days of Awe” — mark the ten solemn days between Yom Teruah (the Feast of Trumpets) and Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). In ancient tradition, this sacred season is set apart for deep soul-searching, repentance, and reconciliation with both God and others, as it is believed that the Book of Life lies open, awaiting its final sealing on Yom Kippur. From a Messianic perspective, the Yamim Nora’im foreshadow an even greater prophetic reality: the time between the trumpet blast that gathers Messiah’s Bride and the final day of judgment, when He returns as King and Judge over all the earth. These days, then, are not merely reflective — they are a prophetic rehearsal of the end of the age, urging us to prepare our hearts with urgency and expectancy for the soon-coming King.

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I Am My Beloved’s, and He Is Mine

The month of Elul has always carried the whisper of covenant love. Even the letters of its name, Aleph-Lamed-Vav-Lamed (אלול), form the acronym for “Ani l’dodi v’dodi li” — “I am my Beloved’s, and my Beloved is mine” (Song of Songs 6:3). At its heart, Elul is not only about repentance, but about intimacy — the Bride turning her heart back toward her Bridegroom.

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He’s the God of Second Chances!

The month of Elul carries the fragrance of mercy because it was born out of failure. Two great collapses mark Israel’s journey in the wilderness. The first instance occurred at Sinai, when impatience led to idolatry and the golden calf was raised. Moses descended with the tablets of the covenant, only to see the people dancing around an idol. In grief and holy anger, he shattered the Ten Commandments at the base of the mountain (Exodus 32:15-19).

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The King in the Field!

Elul is unlike any other month. As we mentioned yesterday, it is the 12th month on the civil calendar and the 6th on the prophetic calendar. This dual position gives Elul a unique character — it both closes a cycle and prepares for a new one. That is why the shofar sounds each day during Elul: it is a wake-up call, reminding us to reflect, repent, and return to the Lord before the great and awesome days of the Fall Feasts.

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The Arm that Makes His Name Known!

Isaiah recalls the Exodus as the supreme display of God’s Z’roah, His Arm of glory. Though the people saw Moses raise his staff over the Red Sea, it was not Moses’ power that split the waters. Behind the prophet’s hand was the Arm of the LORD — majestic, glorious, and unstoppable. The sea parted not to honor Moses, but to exalt the Name of the God who sent him. The Red Sea became a stage for God to reveal His glory, so that His Name would echo through generations as the Deliverer of His people.

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