In other words, unless you embrace and walk out Jesus’ redemptive timing for your life - you will never obtain all that He has for you on this side of the veil

In the Word of God, we see that The Lord’s timing creates a cyclical pattern of events throughout the year – when we step into His timing, we are stepping into His redemptive plan that aligns and activates us prophetically with His goals for our lives“Whoever says he lives in Christ [that is, whoever says he has accepted Him as God and Savior] ought [as a moral obligation] to walk and conduct himself just as He walked and conducted Himself.” (1 John 2:6)-AMP

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing ofyour mind,

that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God”(Rom 12:2)

Welcome to the New Year of:

‘THE OPEN DOOR’

➢ So, this entire decade is about the restoration of ‘prophetic vision’ (20/20)and understanding back to the body ofChrist – 2 Chron (20:20)

➢ We are nearing the end of a 10-Year prophetic season that actually terminates in the year (2020 or 5780)

➢ This 10-Year period of time began in 2010 or 5770 – 70 is the numerical value of the Hebrew letter ‘Ayin’ –which means ‘TO SEE’

➢ So, in this decade of ‘AYIN’, we need to embrace the prophetic and be as the ‘Sons of Issachar’ who understand the times and how we are to ‘Yoke’ up with the Lord and join Him in everything that He desires to accomplish in and through us

➢ Again, the ‘70’ in the Hebrew year 5778, is “TO SEE”, the ‘8’ is the 8th letter of the Hebrew aleph-bet which is:

➢ A ‘Fenced-In’ place can be a place of safety and privacy – like the ‘secret place’ we have with our Lord, or

➢ It can be an obstacle, or a way of excluding others – it can be a wall of separation

➢ He is increasing our spiritual eyesight to see the wall of separation – to bring breakthrough and unity in His Body that will position us for the great harvest.

Breaking Down the Walls that Separate Us!

➢ Looking at this New Year of 5778, an important aspect of it will be the body coming together in unity – “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brothers to dwell together in unity!”

➢ What we are doing here today, celebrating and worshipping the Lord at His scheduled appointments – just as we did on for Trumpets, Pentecost and Tabernacles

➢ This will begin to create an ‘Open Heaven’ in this region that will knock down the walls that divide His body

➢ Then we will become, as described in Psalm 122, a city “COMPACTED TOGETHER” –where the tribes ‘Go Up’ to worship the Lord!

Then, we will begin to ‘SEE’

➢Let’s not go around the same mountain again – whatever that mountain is for each one of us – Let’s press through

➢And RUN THROUGH THAT OPEN DOOR!!!

So, Before we Begin to look at the Significance of this New Month –Let’s Look at the Last Month and See What Testimonies Come Forth

➢ Another important aspect of walking through the open door in this new year of 5778, is taking up your ‘Staff’ of Authority and using it to enforce the victory of the cross, treading on serpents and scorpions

➢Those who have been willing to submit to the Lord’s refining fire in these seasons, will be ‘DOUBLY FRUITFUL’

➢Fully expect to be ‘REFRESHED’ this month!

➢Just as the woman with the issue of blood pressed through the crowd to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment – Tishri is the month to ‘press through to touch HIM!’

“Therefore, since we have these [great and wonderful] promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, completing holiness [living a consecrated life—a life set apart for God’s purpose] in the fear of God.”

➢Right now, in these days preceding the Day of Atonement, (Yom Kippur) – these 10 days of Awe, it’s important that we cleanse ourselves of all things that would defile us – Paul tells us in 2 Cor 7:1

So, Before we Begin to look at the Significance of this New Month –Let’s Look at the Last Month and See What Testimonies Come Forth

➢Here’s a quote from David Herzog, about this prophetic time we are in:

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“To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven” (Eccl 3:1)

➢ Prophetically, we are in a 3-month segment of time: Tishri, Cheshvan, and Kislev, which correspond to the tribes of:

➢ When we celebrated Tishri last month, we entered into the AUTUMN Season

➢ So, what is His purpose in this Time and Season?

➢ By processing the Word of God through the Spirit and looking at the natural, we can discern His purposes and obtain ‘Kingdom Intelligence’

➢ That’s why Shabbat and the New Moon are so important – it’s the heavenly method the Lord uses to ‘brief’ us withHis Kingdom plans (2 Kings 4:22-23;Ezek 46:1)

➢ Let’s look at this prophetically – even though the associated tribe is Manasseh – in this season we want to draw upon the fruits of all 3 tribes: Ephraim, Manasseh and Benjamin – we have been grafted into the commonwealth of Israel and its covenantal promises (Eph 2:12-15)

➢ In the desert encampment around the Tabernacle the 3 tribes were situated to the west. Their joint camp was known as the camp of Ephraim or Joseph.

➢So, we need to put on our:

➢Notice again, that these 3 Tribes were located on the WEST side of the Tabernacle

➢ In Biblical Typology – WEST represents this: (Interpreting the Symbols and Types – Kevin J. Conner)

➢This speaks of a time of increasing darkness, which is exactly what is happening in this Autumn season–days are getting shorter

➢That makes sense, since this month ushers in Halloween –considered by the occult to be satan’s birthday and the Illuminati's highest day of human sacrifice

➢ Let’s explore one aspect of what Jesus is telling us, just through the location of the tribes in the desert encampment

• Symbol of evening, going down of the sun, the end of a day and the beginning of a ‘dark night’ (Ps 103:12; 75:6; 107:3)

➢ In addition, this month of Cheshvan is when the flood began and ended

➢Could it be that we are in a season when the enemy is coming in like a flood – that’s a possibility, but even if he does –

(Is 59:19)“So shall they fear The name of the Lord from the west,And His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him”

“Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; defend and protect me from those who rise up against me. Deliver me from and lift me above those who work evil and save me from bloodthirsty men.For, behold, they lie in wait for my life; fierce and mighty men are banding together against me, not for my transgression nor for any sin of mine, O Lord…They return at evening, they howl and snarl like dogs, and go [prowling] about the city.”

➢ Psalm 59: 1-3,6 speaks of this warfare

“In esoteric circles, the first crescent moon is called “Diana’s Bow” and is invoked to shoot moon arrows for causing sickness and death (often in the church)

“Diana was the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and nature in Roman mythology, associated with wild animals and woodland, and having the power to talk to and control animals

➢Now, Where do you Suppose the Enemy Got the Idea of a goddess called Diana (of the Hunt) and the crescent moon from?

➢Remember, one of the tribes in this 3-month season is Benjamin

“Benjamin is a ravenous wolf, in the morning devouring the prey and at night dividing the spoil.” (Gen 49:27)

“They were armed with bows and were able to shoot arrows or to sling stones right-handed or left-handed; they were relatives of Saul from the tribe of Benjamin”

(1 Chron 12:2)

“Benjamin is a ravenous wolf, in the morning devouring the prey and at night dividing the spoil.” (Gen 49:27)“They were armed with bows and were able to shoot arrows or to sling stones right-handed or left-handed; they were relatives of Saul from the tribe of Benjamin” (1 Chron

12:2)DIANA the COUNTERFEIT

BENJAMIN the REALITY

➢Thank You Lord that You provide us with the -

“To quench the fiery darts of the wicked one”… (Eph 6:16)

➢ “But the shield is defensive, you’ve called us to “possess the gates of our enemies” and to be “more than conquerors!” (Gen 22:17;Rom 8:37)➢This means Your Bride is on the

offensive – to take back all that the enemy has stolen

➢Again, occult activity, Gross sin (lawlessness), terror and natural disasters are multiplying everywhere, So, we need to be Kingdom-minded, Power-endued, Dominion-oriented sons and daughters of God, who confidently take authority over chaos and bring Heaven to earth!

➢ In order to do that, we have to know our enemy, how he operates and take the battle to his gates and impose Kingdom rule wherever darkness rears its ugly head➢This is the reason why the Lord is calling forth a strong

UNIFIED GATE OF JOSEPH, which is the blessings and strengths of all 3 tribes working/manifesting in our lives

➢Yes, we want to be like Jesus (Yeshua), but there’s a ‘Tribal Journey’ to get us there – just as His birth and destiny were linked to the tribes – so it is with us

➢Rosh Chodesh/Firstfruits is a significant aspect of our prophetic journey and allows us to draw upon the blessings in ‘TIME’ – (Eph 5:15-16)

➢What does it mean ‘THE UNIFIED GATE OF JOSEPH’? First you have to understand the significance of ‘GATES’

➢We know in Biblical times that the gates of the city were critical; there were times when the King sat at the gate, the elders were at the gates, - and whoever possessed the ‘GATE’ possessed the city.

➢The Hebrew word for “possess” means “to control, to have power over, or to have authority over.” What did it mean for Abraham to have authority over the gates of the enemy? Gates are symbolic of spiritual power and authority. Gates speak of rule.

“Blessing I will bless you, and multiplying I will multiply your descendants as the stars of the heaven and as the sand which is on the seashore; and your descendants shall possess the gate of their enemies.” (GEN 22:17)

➢So, when we possess the gates of our enemies – who rules?

➢Now, the ‘UNIFIED GATE OF JOSEPH/EPHRAIM’ refers to the ruling, redeemed attributes of those 3 tribes being used to extend God’s Kingdom on earth - to overwhelm the ‘gates’ of the enemy – here’s some examples:• He is calling forth the Josephs - Prophetic dreamers and

interpreters, Apostolic leadership & Government - (Gen 37, Gen 41-42)

• He is calling forth the Gideon's (Tribe of Manasseh), the ‘hidden’ warriors and leaders (Judges 6-7).

• He is calling forth the Deborah’s (Tribe of Ephraim), Prophetess / Judge – (Judges 4-5).

• He is calling forth the Joshua’s (Tribe of Ephraim), Apostolic leadership & Government, he also took authority over the elements of heaven, (I Chronicles 7:27, Joshua 10:12-14).

➢Finally, Jesus is calling forth the Esther’s, the Mordecai’s and the Paul’s all from the tribe of Benjamin – their gifting's and callings represent: • Esther: Government/Intercession

• Mordecai: Government/Intercession• Apostle Paul: Kingdom Government/Intercession/able to turn

entire cities upside down/Teacher and Father – Boldness of a lion!

➢So, typically, we only reference the attributes of one tribe that is associated with a particular month, but, based on the events of our times and the world, everything is shifting, changing—sin is increasing, iniquity is abounding, the persecution of Christians is increasing; wars, rumors of war, natural disasters, uncommon diseases, refugee problems, terror cells and antichrist networks are connecting and waxing strong, etc.

➢The Lord is ‘Rallying’ His camp, to battle strategically, ‘In Time’; therefore, yield to the LORD’s call to be part of the Unified Camp of Joseph as we sound the SHOFAR at the New Moon (Psalm 81:3), and above all, to sound the shofar when the enemy comes in like a flood to steal, kill and destroy — (Numbers 10:9, Jn 10:10).

➢We need this UNIFIED CAMP OF JOSEPH, the apostles, prophets, and watchmen who understand the laws of heaven; and are called to tackle the spiritual and physical problems in today’s world.

➢ Cheshvan is the month of the great flood: (Gen 7:11)

“In the six hundredth year of Noah’s life, in the second month, the seventeenth day of the month, on that day all the fountains of the great deep were broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened.”➢ So, when the Lord was releasing Judgment on the world –

He was extending GRACE to His faithful remnant!

“But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD.”

• The first use of the word GRACE in scripture was in reference to Noah – (Gen 6:8)

➢ So, as we are faithful to our calling, we too can find GRACE in the eyes of the Lord – not only that - !!

➢ This speaks of the favor and empowering presence of God flowing into our lives

➢ Just to add confirmation from the Word of God concerning this month: (1 Kings 6:38)

“And in the eleventh year, in the month of Bul, which is the eighth month, the house was finished in all its details and according to all its plans. So he was seven years in building it.

➢ There it is again, the favor, the increase, the fruitfulness of this month

➢ This is also a month of Covenant and Covenantal Promises: (Gen 9:1,9,12-13,16)

“So God blessed Noah and his sons, and said to them: “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth…And as for Me, behold, I establish My covenant with you and with your descendants after you,…And God said: “This is the sign of the covenant which I make between Me and you, and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations: I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth…The rainbow shall be in the cloud, and I will look on it to remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth.”“For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” (2 Cor 1:20)“He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully PURSUADED that what He had promised He was also able to perform.” (Rom 4:20-21)

➢ There should also be a FLOOD of Revelation this month, allowing you to flow in a supernatural dimension – when you do this, you gain the upper hand on the enemy

"For the earth will be filled With the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, As the waters cover the sea.” (Hab 2:14)

"So it was, when they brought out those kings to Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said to the captains of the men of war who went with him, “Come near, put your feet on the necks of these kings.” And they drew near and put their feet on their necks. Then Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid, nor be dismayed; be strong and of good courage, for thus the Lord will do to all your enemies against whom you fight.” (Josh 10:24-25)

➢ As a prophetic act:

➢ Declare: “Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and in all these things, has made us more than conquerors through Him who loved us.”

DECLARATIONS FOR FIRST FRUITS!➢ “We thank You Lord for Your “Times and Seasons”, Your

Heavenly cycles and revelatory flow that is going to move us into the fullness of Your Kingdom plan!

➢ “Father, we are so grateful for the preciseness of Your Word and all its Hidden Treasures”

➢ “Thank You Jesus for Your GRACE – Your empowering presence to ‘Walk just like You Walked’ and to be ‘More than Conquerors in Your Name!’

➢ “And Thank You Lord for this Revelatory Season, as You ‘Unseal the Scrolls’ of Daniel’s day, and shine Your Light of Truth to Dispel all darkness

“These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.”