Although most of the world recognizes and operates on the Roman Calendar - the calendar that includes January, February and the rest - when God talked to His people about times and seasons, He used a calendar that was very different from ours.
If we look at our Bibles, we see references to "the third month" in Exodus 19 for instance. At that time, the Lord gave instructions to Moses to do certain things. Be rest assured that He wasn't talking about the month of March, which is what we would think of as the third month in this day and age.
In actuality, He was referring to what is known by the Jews as Sivan (pronounced She-van). The third month after their exodus from Egypt. That month is also called Sivan in Esther 8:9*. That month was likely also called Sivan by Jesus Himself.
This year, part of the month of June falls in the Month of Sivan and it is known as the Business Man's month. It is considered a time to get business done and done successfully.
What does that mean for us Christians who strive to run God-led and God-blessed businesses?
Well this is a time to put your business before the Lord in prayer and seek His guidance. This is the time to let Him lead you in making deals, completing tasks and beginning projects. This is the time to remember that your business and all your blessings belong to the Lord so if your business has not been giving God a tithe, get back on track with that.
The Month of Sivan is also a time to be watchful. The enemy could try to interfere with your business but being spiritually mindful as well as prayerful stunts the plans of your enemy.
Finally, although business is important because it pays the bills, we can never forget that we must do 'business' with God everyday. Spend time in the word. You can do this by listening to the audio Bible while in the car, for example. Praise God regularly by thanking Him for something He's done each day. Pray for someone else, interceding on their behalf before the Lord. And do whatever else the Lord has called you to do in honor of Him.
May the Lord help us this Month of Sivan to remember that He is at the head of our businesses and indeed our lives. May His presence guide and bless us and may He be glorified through us always, IJMN Amen.
*Esther 8:9 - At once the royal secretaries were summoned—on the twenty-third day of the third month, the month of Sivan....