August 1, 2025
Beloved children of God in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I am delighted to meet you on this day, August 1st, through the Auspicious word. May God bless you richly.
Let us now meditate on today’s Auspicious word from Song of Solomon 4:12: “You are a garden locked up, my sister, my bride; you are a spring enclosed, a sealed fountain”. This verse speaks of three layers of divine protection that the Lord is placing over His children – a garden enclosed, a spring shut up, and a fountain sealed. This signifies God’s special hedge over your body, soul, and spirit.
Firstly, the Lord says, “You are a garden enclosed.” Until yesterday, you may have seen the influence of black magic, jealous spirits, and envy operating in your life. Perhaps enemies rose against you, or you found yourself in battles not of your own making. But today, the Lord declares, “Around your house, family, workplace, and ministry, I am placing a divine fence. I will dwell in your home and perform glorious works.” A garden is fenced to prevent wild animals from entering and destroying the fruits. Likewise, God is placing a wall of fire around you (Zechariah 2:5). Even if you lack a physical boundary, the Lord promises divine protection.
The Lord did the same for Job. In Job 1:10, Satan himself admits that God had put a hedge around Job, his household, and all he possessed, and that God had blessed the work of Job’s hands, so his wealth increased throughout the land. This month, the Lord will bless the work of your hands and cause your wealth to increase. He will place a divine hedge around you, your family, and your possessions. Those who mocked or insulted you will see the Lord lift you high, and your name will be honoured in their midst. You will no longer be a borrower but a lender.
Secondly, the verse says, “a spring shut up,” which represents the protection of your soul. The Lord will guard your soul from sin, wickedness, and defilement. He will surround your inner life with purity and righteousness. Thirdly, the verse says, “a fountain sealed,” which speaks of your spirit being protected. If the spirit leaves, life ends. So, the Lord sealing your spirit means He is granting protection over your very life – your health, longevity, and destiny. Every spirit of witchcraft, threat of death, and chronic illness is being destroyed, and God is commanding good health and long life for you.
Therefore, this month of August will be a month of divine protection, abundant blessing, and breakthrough in your life. The Lord will bless the works of your hands, surround you with His fire, and lift you up among those who looked down on you. You will reap a great harvest.
Let me share a testimony from Brother Immanuel from Bangalore. He testifies: “Praise be to God! Since 2018, I have been attending the Anbarin Paathathil meetings regularly. I run a small broom business in Bangalore. I was once a man who didn’t even know which street to go in. But on August 15, 2024, I attended the Business Blessing Meeting and received prayer from Brother Stephen. He declared, ‘Riches and wealth will be in your house.’ After that prayer, my business grew significantly. Today, I supply to Assam, Karnataka, and Pollachi. People in this industry now say they know me well. The Lord has lifted me up beyond what I imagined.” Yes, surely God will do the same for you.
Prayer :
Loving Heavenly Father,
We thank You for bringing us to this new month of August. Thank You for the protection You gave us in the past seven months. According to today’s Mangala Vaarthai, let every one of Your children be like a garden enclosed, a spring shut up, and a fountain sealed. Place Your hedge of fire around their bodies, souls, spirits, homes, families, finances, and ministries. Let no curse, witchcraft, or evil touch them. Cancel every weapon formed against them. Destroy every spirit of sorcery. Let anything that comes against them flee in seven ways. Bless the work of their hands, so that wealth may increase in the land. Let them never be in debt, but become a people who lend to others.
Protect their souls from evil and sin. Protect their spirits from the spirit of death. Let their lives be filled with divine health, long life, and peace. Heal every disease. Remove every curse and bondage of death. We also bless all Your children who are celebrating their birthdays or wedding anniversaries today. Let every promise of today’s verse be fulfilled in their lives this year.
In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray.
Amen.
