2026 YEAR OF REDEMPTIVE REST

We know Heaven speaks through the Gregorian and Hebrew calendar’s. At the head of the Jewish Year, may we be attentive to what the Spirit of God is saying. These are the words I heard as I was seeking the heart of God for the year ahead;

2026 is a year of redemptive rest! We’re going to see the King of Glory redeeming life in our story, particularly in the area of prolonged grief. Where there’s been agitation and time losses, health, energy and finances too, we’re going to see re-set, it is well. Soul health. Deep rest. Signs of the goodness of God bringing relief. 2026 is going to be your year of redemption amid loss! Where there’s been much tossing about and loss of momentum in lives and callings, we’re going to see a great turnaround!

The word redemptive means- acting to save someone from error or evil. Release from a bad situation, bondage or suffering. Liberating, redeeming!

THE YEAR 5786 IS THE YEAR OF REDEMPTIVE REST

5 represents redemption; Blessings on our first born (natural and spiritual), first fruits! Increase, life, love, breath! We’re going to see our families blessed! Legacy, birthright!

7 represents rest; The Perfect Lamb our rest! Deep rest as God’s work in us, for us, through us ,continues through time. 2026 is the year of generosity and determination! Holy Spirit set ups to help us!

8 represents worship; 8 steps into the inner court. Eternity here and now- we’re ‘houses’ of worship! Positioned in the place of rest! Empowered to respond to heaven, walking in redemptive rest amid the world, flesh!

6 represents rest. 6 full days brings us to 7- rest. The inner child loved, cherished, protected and cared for. You’re going to see the wrap around protection of God all the days of your life. Provision in His presence, the kindness of the King! Kinsman redeemer meeting His beloved Bride, us, rest! The processes of God timeless and true, His faithfulness seen upon your household too! Many will have a deep sense of relief and deep physical rest in 2026. The powers of darkness have caused a fuss, yet not taken hold or been given a foothold with us! The hinge of history- the Cross our victory empowering us! This confidence, not shaken! Seated in position amid the upheaval!

2026 is the year of redemptive rest! It’s going to be a year full of physical blessings, restoration from losses as well!

There will be recompense and restoration at the well! Where there’s been little and lack, you’re going to see mercy and faithfulness has your back! Glory seen, the blessings of promise, redeem!

We’re going to see marriages in 2026. Children, Grandchildren, young and old too! Dreams bursting to life against impossible odds! Where trauma and tragedy had tarnished, the Spirit of God has varnished! Dust of disappointment blown off! Where you’ve experienced hammered and beaten, these places shall see rejuvenated, no longer depleted! Again, the capacity in God to dream!

2026 the year of redemptive rest, bringing God’s best!

Afflictions you’ve endured in heaven’s name wiped clean! Blessings of elevation seen as heaven’s dream! 2026 is your year to experience reprieve and retrieve! Promises spoken coming through! Redemption and breakthrough. Boaz- The Kinsman Redeemer in your situation, seen!

Diamond in His crown, through hard pressed, you’ll see bright, all things right, great dispenser of light! Overcomer in victory’s light!

Your Kinsman Redeemer providing rest; 2026 the year of redemptive rest- physical, financial, relational, emotional, spiritual; it is well!! Keep tapping! Keep knocking! Do not bow to the wait, insecurities, attacks, doubt, unbelief, cerebral! You’re set apart! Of high value, it is done, victory shall be seen, son!

Ruth and Boaz at the Threshing Floor

1 One day, Naomi said to Ruth: “I want to see you marry so that you’ll be happy and secure. 2Now listen, a man named Boaz is our relative. You worked with his servant girls in his fields. This evening, he’ll be winnowing barley on the threshing floor. 3Now, take a bath and put on some nice perfume. Dress in your best clothes and go to the threshing floor, but don’t let him know you’re there until he’s had plenty to eat and drink. 4Watch closely to see where he lies down. Then go, uncover his feet, and lie down there. He will tell you what to do.”

5 Ruth answered, “I’ll do everything you’ve told me.”

6 That evening, Ruth went down to the threshing floor and did all her mother-in-law had told her to do. 7After his evening meal, Boaz was in a good mood. He went to lie down at the far end of the grain pile and fell fast asleep. Ruth quietly tiptoed over to him, uncovered his feet, and lay down.

8Around midnight, Boaz was startled, and he awoke. He was surprised to find a woman lying at his feet. 9“Who are you?” Boaz asked.

“I am Ruth, your servant girl,” she answered. “Spread the corner of your garment over me because you are a close relative by marriage, one who is my kinsman-redeemer.”

10 Boaz said: “Dear woman, may Yahweh bless you, for this act of kindness you are showing me exceeds the kindness you have shown to Naomi. You didn’t search for a young man to marry, either rich or poor. 11My daughter, don’t worry. I promise to do everything you ask, because everyone knows you’re a brave woman of noble character. 12It’s true that I am a kinsman-redeemer, but you have a closer kinsman-redeemer than I. 13Stay here tonight, and I will protect you. In the morning, we’ll see if he’s willing to redeem you. If he does, good; let him. But if he refuses to redeem you, then I promise, as surely as Yahweh lives, I will. Sleep here until morning.”

14So Ruth stayed near Boaz’s feet that night. She awoke before it was light enough for anyone to recognize her. Boaz thought, “No one must know that a woman visited me at the threshing floor.” 15As Ruth was about to leave, Boaz said to her, “Here, bring me the cloak you’re wearing and hold it open.”

As she held it open, Boaz poured six measures of barley into it. He then helped place it on her head to carry, and she went back to Bethlehem.

16When Ruth returned to her mother-in-law, Naomi asked her, “How did it go, my dear daughter? How did Boaz receive you?”

Ruth told Naomi everything that he did for her. 17She added, “Boaz gave me all this barley, saying, ‘You must not go home empty-handed without a gift for your mother-in-law.’ ”

18Naomi answered, “My daughter, wait here until you see what happens. Boaz will not rest until he has finished doing what he promised he would do today.”

Footnotes- 3:18 Jesus has “finished” all he needed to do to redeem us fully. We rest from our own labors in his finished work. The Hebrew word for “finished” is Kallah, which is a homonym of the word for “bride”. See John 19:30.

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