September: My Month Of Travail, Birthing And Manifestation

SEPTEMBER: MY MONTH OF TRAVAIL, BIRTHING AND MANIFESTATION

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Isaiah 66:7-9

Key Verse: “Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God.” (Isaiah 66:9)

Supporting Texts: John 16:21-22, Romans 8:22, Galatians 4:19, Revelation 12:1-2

INTRODUCTION:

Every woman who enters the ninth month of pregnancy does so with a strong expectation that her labour will result in delivery. In the same way, September prophetically carries the symbolism of the “labour room” in the spirit, when prayers, prophecies, and promises must be birthed into manifestation.

Travail represents the spiritual effort, the intense prayers, sacrifices, and warfare that press us into the reality of what God has promised. Birthing is the delivery of the long-awaited miracle, and manifestation is the visible evidence of what was once hidden in the womb of time. Without travail, there can be no birthing, and without birthing, there can be no manifestation.

Beloved, this month you must not be casual in the spirit. It is a season to travail until something happens, to push until delivery comes, and to watch until manifestation is visible. The God who opens the womb and brings forth shall ensure that your travail ends in joy this September.

1. TRAVAIL IS THE PRICE OF MANIFESTATION

Before manifestation comes, there must be travail. Travail means pressing through in prayer, fasting, and spiritual warfare until the promise is delivered.

a) Travail in Prayer – Colossians 4:12

Just as Epaphras laboured in prayers for the church, every destiny requires consistent prayer to break through barriers.

b) Travail in Fasting – Matthew 17:21

Certain results only come when we combine prayer with fasting to enforce delivery.

c) Travail in Holiness – Hebrews 12:14

Holiness is the womb that safely carries destiny until it manifests. Sin can abort what God wants to birth.

d) Travail in Faith – James 5:16-18

Elijah’s prayer of faith birthed rain after years of drought. Faith-filled travail produces results.

Biblical Example: Hannah travailed in prayer until Samuel was born (1 Samuel 1:9-20).

2. BIRTHING IS THE REWARD OF TRAVAIL

After travail comes the reward: birthing. Birthing means the arrival of what has been long carried in the womb of the spirit.

a) God’s Appointed Time – Ecclesiastes 3:1

Every destiny has a season of delivery. Delay does not mean denial.

b) Pain Before Joy – John 16:21

Labour pains signify that a miracle is about to be born. The pain is temporary, but the joy lasts forever.

c) Swift Delivery – Isaiah 66:7

When God is involved, delivery can happen suddenly, without delay.

d) No Abortion of Destiny – Exodus 23:26

God promises that none of His children will miscarry their divine assignment or destiny.

Biblical Example: Sarah birthed Isaac at the set time God had promised (Genesis 21:1-3).

3. MANIFESTATION IS THE PROOF OF DIVINE PROMISES

Manifestation is when what was invisible becomes visible, when the testimony is undeniable.

a) Manifestation Reveals God’s Glory – Romans 8:19

The world is waiting to see the evidence of God in your life.

b) Manifestation Silences Mockers – Psalm 126:1-2

When God manifests His promise, those who mocked you will be silenced.

c) Manifestation Turns Shame to Honour – Isaiah 61:3

God turns ashes into beauty and mourning into dancing.

d) Manifestation Brings Enlargement – Isaiah 54:2-3

When God makes you manifest, it multiplies and blesses others.

Biblical Example: Joseph’s manifestation in Egypt lifted him from prison to the palace (Genesis 41:39-44).

4. HINDRANCES TO TRAVAIL, BIRTHING AND MANIFESTATION

Not every pregnancy makes it to full-term. Spiritually, there are hindrances that must be overcome to secure manifestation.

a) Spiritual Laziness – Matthew 26:40-41

Failure to watch and pray leads to delay and defeat.

b) Sin and Compromise – Isaiah 59:1-2

Sin blocks the flow of God’s promises and aborts destinies.

c) Fear and Doubt – Hebrews 10:35-36

Fear weakens faith and aborts miracles before they are birthed.

d) Wrong Associations – 1 Corinthians 15:33

Wrong company can poison your womb of destiny and hinder manifestation.

Biblical Example: The Israelites at Kadesh Barnea aborted their destiny of entering the Promised Land through fear and unbelief (Numbers 13:31-33).

CONCLUSION:

This September, you must refuse to let your season pass you by. The ninth month is a prophetic time of travail, birthing, and manifestation. Just like a woman cannot be pregnant forever, your waiting season must come to an end.

Do not be afraid of the pains of travail; they are only signs that your miracle is about to be delivered. Engage in prayer, fasting, holiness, and faith, and the God who never fails will cause you to birth and manifest His glory this month.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Lord, thank You for bringing me into my month of travail, birthing, and manifestation.