Sivan is the third month on God’s spiritual calendar when we move out of transition into a time of extravagant provision. Provision, by definition, is supply made in advance for future use. This is how the God of the Bible operates.
We see this principle demonstrated in the account of creation in Genesis. God made everything man would ever need before He created man himself. He provided lavishly for Adam before He breathed life into Adam’s lungs.
God is the giver of all good things. Romans 8:32 says, “He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” He does this because of His great love for us, as shown in John 3:16.
God’s extravagant gifts are displayed in both the Old and New Testaments. Leviticus 23:15-22 outlines God’s instructions for the Feast of Weeks or Shavuot, which occurred 50 days after Passover. This feast was connected to the grain harvest and also commemorated the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai.
In the New Testament, before Jesus ascended to heaven, He was with His disciples in Jerusalem celebrating the same feast. He told His followers to stay in the city and wait for the gift the Father promised. “For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” (Acts 1:5) The Holy Spirit was given to the believers on Shavuot, also known as the day of Pentecost.
God initiates covenants with his people because of His love for us. These blessings are ours in Christ — all we have to do is receive them!
Watch the chalkboard teaching on Sivan to learn more.
