Month of Cheshvan
Cheshvan “The month of Messiah” is the eighth month, signifying eternal revelation and new beginning. This is the only month that has no holidays. It is a month of great potential and opportunity. During this month a choice of moving forward or backward will be made. This is a time of reflection, renewal, spiritual preparation and personal growth.
The tribe of Manasseh, whose name means “to forget” is associated with the month of Cheshvan, “Forget the toil of my father’s house” Genesis 41:51. The black onyx is the stone for this month, and the flag is the Ox with Ephraim & Benjamin. The Hebrew letter associated with this month is 14 – Nun – Dual yet faithfulness.
In history the following took place during the month of Cheshvan:
- Noah-rain begins & ends
- Solomon Temple
- Death of Methuselah & Rachel
- Jeroboam’s counterfeit temple worship
Month of Tishrei
Tishrei is the 7th month of the Civil (Head of Year). It is a picture of a soul’s journey gradually unfolding during this special month of the fall feast. This time was set in ancient past, and we are now coming under the ancient plan and purpose of Yahweh. It is a time for Blowing the Shofar; a time of awakening the prophetic voices (Leviticus 23.24).
The Hebrew letter that is connected to this month is Lamed representing our desired hope of Messiah’s return. The symbol for this month is the Tribe of Ephraim whose name means to be fruitful and multiply. Ephraim is represented by the Ox or Bull because of the leadership, military power, strength and authority prescribed by Yahweh (Deuteronomy 33.17). The sense associated with Tishrei is touch and the color is Black.
The following links contain prayers for deliverance against the idolatry of ethnicity and racism. Click on the links to access the prayer.
Month of ELUL
Elul means “to reap” and in Aramaic it means “to search.” It is the sixth (6th) month of the religious calendar and the twelfth (12th) month of the civil calendar. The Month of Elul is associated with the tribe of Gad (Deuteronomy 33.20-21). Moshe describes Gad as a lion that rest in confidence against the enemy. The name Gad means an army of Yahweh, a troop cometh or to overcome an attack. Gad’s colors are yellow, orange, golden brown representing “fiery battles won”.
The sense associated with the month of Elul is mercy.
This month is a time of preparation, calling for repentance before the Fall Feast. As the shofar is blown each day-it calls for us to have access to Yah’s love and mercy during this time that the “King is in the field”, therefore, repent.
Yahweh wants to meet with us in our everyday affairs, especially when we are hard press, He is with us.
The following links contain prayers for our gates. Click on the links to access the prayer.
Month of AV
Av means “Father” or Menachem Av, “The Comforter Father.”
The month of Av is associated with the tribe of Simeon and connected to the sense of hearing. Simeon’s name means hearing or listening.
This month brings a balance of divine comfort and tragedy and many contradictions and choices, so embrace your relationship with Adonai; every choice that is made will either diminish you or raise you up in Adonai. It is imperative that we to cast off what causes us to lose focus, protect our ear gate, listen, hear, be transformed and not act impulsively. Av is a month where strict justice will come when judgment is rendered. Be encouraged to know that with opposition comes opportunity.
The following links are prayers to help us embrace our relationship with our Father, Yahweh. Click on the links to access the prayers.
Recognizing and Denouncing the Religious Spirit
Exposing the Spirit of Isolation