MARCH: MONTH OF MARCHING FORWARD

MARCH: MONTH OF MARCHING FORWARD

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Exodus 14:13-16

Key Verse: “And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.” — Exodus 14:15

Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:13-14; Isaiah 43:18-19; Deuteronomy 1:6-7; Joshua 1:3; Proverbs 4:18

Description: This is a prophetic season to break free from stagnation, overcome past limitations, and step boldly into divine advancement.

INTRODUCTION
Every new season carries divine instruction. The word for this month is simple yet powerful: March Forward. God never designed His children to live in cycles of delay, regret, or stagnation. When Israel stood before the Red Sea with Pharaoh behind them, fear attempted to paralyze their faith. But God gave a clear command: “Go forward.”

Forward movement is not merely physical progress; it is spiritual advancement, mental renewal, and purposeful action aligned with God’s will. The enemy often tries to trap believers between past bondage and future promise, but divine instruction always pushes us ahead.

Marching forward requires faith, courage, obedience, and determination. This is not the month to retreat. It is the month to advance.

1. BREAKING FREE FROM STAGNATION
You cannot move forward while dwelling in yesterday.

a) Refusing to return to Egypt (Exodus 14:11-12)
Israel considered going back to bondage when fear arose.

b) Forgetting former things (Isaiah 43:18-19)
God calls us to release the past to embrace the new.

c) Leaving the mountain of delay (Deuteronomy 1:6-7)
“You have dwelt long enough” is a divine announcement of movement.

d) Pressing toward the mark (Philippians 3:13-14)
Apostle Paul emphasized forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward.

Biblical Example:
Lot’s wife looked back at Sodom (Genesis 19:26) and became a pillar of salt, demonstrating that backward focus can hinder forward destiny.

2. COURAGE TO STEP INTO THE UNKNOWN
Forward movement often requires stepping into unfamiliar territory.

a) The Red Sea moment (Exodus 14:21-22)
The sea did not part until they moved in obedience.

b) Joshua crossing Jordan (Joshua 3:13-17)
The waters parted when the priests’ feet touched the river.

c) God’s promise of territory (Joshua 1:3)
Every place your foot treads upon has been given to you.

d) Walking by faith (2 Corinthians 5:7)
Advancement requires trust in God beyond visible evidence.

Biblical Example:
Peter stepped out of the boat at Jesus’ word (Matthew 14:28-29). Movement toward Christ enabled him to walk on water temporarily, showing that faith activates the supernatural.

3. DIVINE EMPOWERMENT FOR FORWARD MOVEMENT
God never commands advancement without supplying strength.

a) The rod in Moses’ hand (Exodus 14:16)
What God has already placed in your hand can open the sea.

b) Strength renewed (Isaiah 40:31)
Those who wait on the Lord renew their strength to run and not faint.

c) The Spirit empowers progress (Zechariah 4:6)
Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit.

d) The path of the just (Proverbs 4:18)
The righteous path shines brighter unto the perfect day.

Biblical Example:
David advanced against Goliath not by armor but by faith in God (1 Samuel 17:45-50). Divine empowerment gave him victory and advancement.

4. RESULTS OF MARCHING FORWARD
Obedient movement produces testimony.

a) Deliverance from enemies (Exodus 14:27-28)
The same sea that opened for Israel closed upon their pursuers.

b) Songs of victory (Exodus 15:1)
Forward obedience resulted in celebration.

c) Establishment in promise (Joshua 21:43-45)
God fulfilled every promise to Israel.

d) Glory revealed (Isaiah 43:19)
God makes a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

Biblical Principle:
Forward obedience always positions you for divine manifestation and visible results.

CONCLUSION
This month is not for retreat but for advancement. God is declaring: “Go forward.” Fear must not hold you hostage. Regret must not define you. Delay must not stop you.

Like Israel at the Red Sea, you may stand before obstacles that seem impossible. But as you march forward in faith, God will make a way where there seems to be none. Your obedience will turn barriers into breakthroughs.

This is your month of divine advancement, accelerated progress, and unstoppable forward movement.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, remove every spirit of stagnation from my life in Jesus name.

2. Lord, give me courage to step into new territories in Jesus name.

3. Father, part every Red Sea standing before me in Jesus name.

4. Lord, empower me for supernatural progress in Jesus name.

5. Father, disconnect me from every past limitation in Jesus name.

6. Lord, release divine acceleration upon my destiny in Jesus name.

7. Father, frustrate every force resisting my advancement in Jesus name.

8. Lord, let this month produce visible testimonies in Jesus name.

9. Father, establish my feet in the land of promise in Jesus name.

10. Lord, let my progress glorify Your name in Jesus name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS FOR MARCH

1. You shall not go backward this month.

2. Every Red Sea before you shall part.

3. Stagnation is broken permanently.

4. Divine acceleration is released upon your life.

5. You shall enter new territories of favor.

6. Fear shall not control your decisions.

7. Your steps shall be ordered by the Lord.

8. This month shall produce measurable progress.

9. Every opposition shall drown in your breakthrough.

10. You shall march forward into victory and fulfillment.