Text: Romans 16:17
"Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.' Romans 16:17 (kjv)
Where Jesus Is Lord!
Pastor Carlton Barnett
“This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you.” — Exodus 12:2
“A Divine Reset”
Introduction
Beloved, we serve a God who specializes in new beginnings. He doesn’t just turn pages—He writes new chapters. In Exodus 12:2, God speaks to the children of Israel on the brink of deliverance from Egypt. After centuries of slavery, oppression, and hopelessness, He declares something powerful:
“This month shall be unto you the beginning of months…”
God was not merely speaking about a calendar shift. He was announcing a spiritual and prophetic restart for His people.
I. A People in Bondage
For over 400 years, Israel had known nothing but slavery. Pharaoh ruled over them harshly. They labored without reward, cried out in pain, and wondered if God still remembered His promises. But in Exodus 12, the Lord prepares to deliver them through the final plague—the death of the firstborn—and introduces the institution of the Passover.
Before any miracle unfolds, God resets their clock. Why?
Because when God brings deliverance, He also brings new identity, new purpose, and a new timeline.
II. God Redefines Their Time
“This month shall be unto you the beginning…”
God doesn’t wait until the Red Sea is parted or Pharaoh is drowned to start the new year. He speaks the new beginning before the breakthrough.
This is important: God declares your future before your circumstances even catch up with you.
Some of you may still be in your Egypt—still surrounded by oppression, still stuck in old cycles—but God says, “Today is the beginning for you.”
You may not feel free, but you’ve already been marked for freedom.
III. A Divine Reset
This was more than a new month; it was a divine reset. Here’s what that means:
-
A new perspective: God was changing how they saw themselves—not as slaves, but as sons.
-
A new calendar: Their entire concept of time and purpose was being reoriented around God's redemption.
-
A new covenant: The Passover wasn’t just an escape plan—it was a picture of Jesus, the Lamb who would one day take away the sin of the world.
In Christ, every believer has a new beginning.
“If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature...” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
IV. Lessons for Us Today
-
God initiates new seasons — even in the darkest places. Your Egypt does not cancel your destiny.
-
New beginnings require faith — They prepared the Passover lamb while judgment was still looming.
-
We must move with God’s timing — When God says, “This is the beginning,” we must align our lives with His word, even if it feels premature.
V. Conclusion: The Beginning of a New You
God is speaking to someone today:
“This month—this moment—shall be the beginning for you.”
It’s time to:
-
Walk out of bondage.
-
Break generational curses.
-
Step into divine identity.
-
Start fresh—with purpose and power.
Don’t let your past define you. Let God’s word redefine your future.
Call to Action / Your Altar Call
If you're ready for a new beginning, God is ready to give it to you. Maybe you've been in a long season of waiting, hurting, or wandering—but today, God is saying, “This is your beginning.”
Surrender to His timing. Embrace the Lamb. Step into your new season with Jesus.
To support our ministry through giving [ @ Cashapp ($fmsmci) or Zelle (414.307.2542 )
April website visits (3,217) hits (24,180)