WE, the People of the State of Iowa, grateful to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of those blessings, do ordain and establish a free and independent government, by the name of the State of Iowa.

TODAY the Sun is in Sagittarius, the overcomer.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33 

The Sun is the Messianic fulfillment of “The Light of the World.” Where it shines, it accentuates the constellation’s meaning of Messiah. TODAY the Sun is in Sagittarius, the overcomer. Christ was raised from the dead to empower you to rule over death and sin. You are an overcomer because the Spirit of the Overcomer lives in you. Never quit. Push hard and know that your times are in His hand.

TODAY Mercury, the Messianic messenger planet, is located in Scorpio/Ophiuchus, the sacrificial warrior image of Messiah.  Mercury always travels close to the Sun and its Hebrew name means the Sun’s messenger; therefore, it means the message of Messiah. TODAY be willing to be wounded and speak up for what is right. Don’t be afraid to confront issues.

TODAY Venus, the bright and morning star of Messiah’s passion and love, is in Sagittarius, the overcomer. Aside from the Sun and Moon, Venus (Hebrew Nogah for splendor and beauty) is the brightest light in the sky. It shows the love of Christ and where and how you should love. TODAY live as Messiah lives and walk in love, because love never fails. Be renewed in your love for the unloveable. Jesus is an overcomer. Don’t quit.

TODAY Mars, the red planet of fervor and war, is located in Libra, the scales of justice and sacrifice. Mars' Hebrew name is Madim, the Red One, and its Messianic message is the fervor and warfare of Messiah. Exodus 15:3 says the LORD is a man of war. TODAY Yeshua the warrior reminds you to aggressively contend for others and be sacrificial for them. Be the sufficiency for someone’s deficiency.

Jupiter, the king planet, is named Zedek in Hebrew and means righteous and powerful. It shows the leadership and power of Messiah. Jupiter stays in one constellation for almost a whole year so that we can get the message. TODAY Jupiter is residing in the constellation of Taurus, the determined bull. This is reminding us day unto day that true leadership is determined and will finish what it starts. God will complete the work He has begun in you. Push hard. 

The Hebrew name of Saturn comes from the same root as Sabbath and means resting. Saturn is the seventh planet from the Sun and accentuates the long lasting message of faithfulness and service because it rests in a constellation for approximately 2½ years. TODAY Saturn is resting in the constellation of Capricorn, the sacrificial servant. The message of Messiah out of the heavens is to give of your life in selfless service. Messiah is sacrificial and was willing to lay His life down for you; now you do the same for others too.