“The heavens declare the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1). Also see Psalm 8:1–3. We look at the moon and the stars and want to know what glory of God they are declaring. They are declaring the redemptive plan of God into the earth realm and we need to walk in it. The heavens are a circuit (Psalm 19:6). Your time piece is a circuit and the hands are on circuit journey and the seconds tick! You can picture this as the Word of God encircling the earth. If we understand this and receive it, we can pull His Word into the earth realm, in a manner of speaking. What is the redemptive plan of God for that month we’re entering into (Rev. 22:2)? We need to understand it and then walk it out. The heavens get on a circuit; the word of God gets on a circuit. Earth also has circles around it. Psalm 19 talks about the word encircling the earth until we begin to pull it in and manifest it. As you watch this in your life and watch His timing you see that you speak the right thing for th right time.
The blessings of Tishrei are as follows:
- Tishrei is the month of Ephraim, the second son of Joseph. Be fruitful and multiply. See Genesis 49:22, “Joseph is a fruitful bough … his branches run over the wall.” Also see Genesis 49:26, “The blessings of your father have excelled the blessings of my ancestors.”
- The seventh month. The “dearest” of months—because all sevens are dear to God, creating the “full” month. Think, “fullness of God.” Think of His overflowing abundance and goodness.
- The month where divine providence creates a “beginning.” (We are now in the beginning of the Hebrew year 5777.) Expect many new things to “begin” for you now. You have been in a time of preparation; now those things begin.
- Think of yourself as one who reflects the glory of the Lord all around you. See Isaiah 60:1–9, John 8:12, and John 9:5. Think of God reflecting His glory on you.
- Month of the Hebrew letter lamed [ל], which signifies the aspiration to return to your absolute source. God is our source. We need to pray, “Lord, let us be sure that we flow in what you are doing.” Without this “regrouping,” it is too easy to get distracted doing our own thing, or doing what seems right in our own eyes, instead of doing only that which He initiates.
- The Sword – Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, with Your glory and Your majesty. (Psalm 45:3) God’s times are built around harvest seasons! As we celebrate Head of the Year 5777 (2016-2017), we receive an anointing and vision to enter into the Harvest Fields! This is the Year of the Sword of the LORD Opening Up Portals of Vision! This is a year the SWORD of the LORD WILL CONTEND for the WELLS of REVIVAL in the Earth! This is a year of War and Worship! This will be an incredible time of understanding the conflicts and strategies of triumph that will impact the remainder of this decade. This is a time of completing purposes and bringing them to fullness. Let the Sword of the LORD be placed in your hand. You will use this sword to cut your way into the future
- We can look further into the Zayin as a Zayin is a representation of a sword, a weapon of defense. A double Zayin shows a doubled edge sword. The double edge sword is a metaphor which indicates the advantage of two rather than one. The idea of the Lord giving us a double edge sword would indicate that we join with him in the battle. This strength, or shelter just does not fall upon us. We may need to participate in some way, either through prayer, or through the submission of our will to God. Ultimately it is two edges of one sword. The Zayin represents a joining with God. It is the joining of ourselves with God that produces the two edged sword. The Word of God is sharper than a two edge sword, but God needs someone to deliver that word. We may need to be a part of the action. As part of the word for strength or a strong shelter, we need to remember that in this case the doubled edge sword is a weapon of defense not offense. Just being in the stronghold or strong fortress does not mean that we will not be called upon to participate in its defense.
- The month of return. We need to declare things that have been scattered will come back. (Remember the devil wants to weaken and dissipate. The Lord wants to firm-up and strengthen.)
- Month of Atonement. The deeds of man are weighed, and judgment is released. Note that the “Day of Atonement,” which is the tenth day of Tishrei, is considered a day of judgment. During this month, we concentrate more on the justice system than in other months. We fast and pray and receive authority.
- Month of “touch.”(Mk 5:27) Think of the woman who pressed through and touched Jesus’ garments. This is the time to feel the presence of God. Touch Him and let Him release virtue on you (Mark 5:25-34). Note also that the Feast of Tabernacles occurs during this month. God wants us to live in His presence.
- Think of spiritual awakening, and be sure to remove that which would keep you from returning or entering into the fullness God has for you.
- Watch against bitterness. At the head of the year, you must purge yourself of bitterness. At the beginning of the year (the first month) we had to watch out for bitterness. Now in the seventh month, go a step further and make sure you are purged of all bitterness—against people, against yourself, and against the Lord (Hebrews 12:15).
- A month of well-balanced control. Some things are coming to completion; others are just beginning.
- This month is linked with Joseph, which refers to a double portion. See Genesis 49:22–26. Joseph had two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, who became two of the twelve tribes of Israel. Rejoice because God has a double portion for you!