We are now entering one of the most important seasons on God’s prophetic calendar—the Hebrew month of Elul. This month begins 40 days of spiritual preparation leading to the Fall Feasts: Rosh Hashanah (Feast of Trumpets), Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement), and Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles).
These are not just Jewish holidays—they are biblical holidays! They are Feasts of the Lord—divine rehearsals of God’s plan of redemption. The Spring Feasts point to Jesus’ first coming; the Fall Feasts point to His return. Elul is our advanced warning: the shofar is sounding, and it’s time to wake up, return to God, and prepare for a breakthrough.
The Sound of the Shofar
Every morning of Elul, the shofar—God’s trumpet—is blown. It is more than tradition; it is a wake-up call from heaven.
The Bible says:
“When you go to war in your land against the enemy who oppresses you, then you shall sound an alarm with the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the Lord your God, and you will be saved from your enemies” (Numbers 10:9).
The shofar announces war against the enemy, proclaims the coronation of the King, and prepares us for the soon-coming Messiah. At its sound, God releases victory, healing, prosperity, and breakthrough in our lives.
Why 40 Days Matter
The number 40 is one of God’s patterns:
- It rained for 40 days in Noah’s time.
- Israel wandered 40 years before entering the Promised Land.
- Jonah gave Nineveh 40 days to repent.
- Jesus fasted 40 days before His ministry.
- After His resurrection, He appeared for 40 days before ascending.
When Moses ascended Sinai on the 1st of Elul after Israel’s sin with the Golden Calf, he interceded for 40 days and returned on Yom Kippur with the second tablets—a covenant of mercy and restoration.
Elul reminds us that God is giving us the same opportunity today: a season of mercy, repentance, and renewal.
Teshuvah and Tzedakah
The heart of Elul is teshuvah—returning to God. The very letters of Elul form an acronym for “Ani l’dodi v’dodi li”—“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine” (Song of Solomon 6:3). It is a season of intimacy with the Lord.
But teshuvah is not only about confession. It is expressed through tzedakah—acts of generosity, justice, and kindness. The Bible says, “Justice, justice you shall pursue” (Deuteronomy 16:20). In Hebrew, that word is tzedakah. Our faith is proven through deeds—feeding the poor, helping the oppressed, standing with Israel.
That is why during Elul, Jewish tradition says we double our good deeds. Every gift, every act of compassion, every seed sown in this season carries prophetic weight and unlocks blessing.
A Time of Reward
Paul reminds us, “We must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in this earthly body” (2 Corinthians 5:10 NLT).
Elul is a rehearsal for that moment. The heavenly books are opened. God reviews our lives—not to decide salvation, but to determine our reward. What we sow during this season determines what we will reap in the year to come.
Standing With Israel in This Season
Friend, one of the clearest ways to align with God’s heart during Elul is by blessing Israel.
The Bible promises: “I will bless those who bless you” (Genesis 12:3). The prophets foresaw a day when God would gather His people back to their land. Today we are watching that prophecy unfold through Aliyah—Jewish people returning to Israel.
Right now, families are immigrating from nations like Kazakhstan, where doors could close suddenly. Holocaust survivors, children traumatized by terror, and soldiers defending their nation need our help. Your support provides food, shelter, medical aid, bomb shelters, and flights home to Israel.
This is more than charity. This is tikkun olam—repairing the world—and it positions you for God’s covenant blessings.
Hear the Shofar—Respond to the Call
The shofar is sounding. It is calling us to wake up, repent, pray, give, and prepare for the coming of our King.
This Elul, I encourage you: take action. Sow into Israel. Stand with the Jewish people. Be part of God’s prophetic plan unfolding before our eyes. As you do, you will not only change lives in Israel—you will open the windows of heaven over your own family, finances, health, and future.
Now is the moment. Don’t let the shofar pass you by.
Your Elul offering is a trumpet blast of faith that declares, “I stand with God’s people. I stand with Israel.” And the Lord promises that as you bless Israel, He Himself will bless you.
The King is in the field. His presence is near. Let’s return to Him—and let’s bless Israel together.
