09/01/2023
TEVET
2023/5783
Theme: In the Garden
Introduction
In the Garden of Eden Adam and Eve found themselves in YHVHs’ perfect will, partaking in life everlasting. They had all they needed and lived out fully the character of the Most High. They were created in His image and fit for purpose. They functioned according to that purpose, until the fall. Yeshua said He does what He sees the Father do. This was how man were created in and created for.
Later the Tabernacle design was given to Moses and it was built so His people could even in the desert experience and see His presence. The complete design a picture of His Salvation plan and the picture of the Messiah coming and fulfilling everything. The temples built in this design and we see in Revelations the Throne Room described. Everything exactly according to the blueprint of our King.
We were designed body, soul and spirit another reflection of His design.
This year is really an invitation back to the place of intimacy or even deeper intimacy. A place where we know (yadah) Him, YHVH Elohim (Creator God, Father, Son and Spirit). A place where we worship in spirit and truth. A place where we SHAMAH…hear, listen and obey.
Be awakened in your spirit to the detail in the Calendar. Look at the health tip, ministries, colours, picture, scripture, and the prophetic word on the cover and for each month. Dig deeper, because He has something special for each one of us in it. This is not just a calendar; it is IN SEASON, for a time such as this. It is from the heart of YHVH for the bride. Let’s go deeper and journey together this year. The word says that we perish due to lack of knowledge and that it is the glory of kings to search out things. Let us fully embrace the prophetic with the Word of YHVH being the final authority.
Picture
Thank you Abba for opening the door to Anna Beulah farm to take pictures for this calendar… Thank you to each person at Anna Beulah who agreed to assist and really come alongside us to pull the heavenly picture to earth for this year.
Olive Grove
At first I was certain that the cover photo had to be taken in a garden. The theme is just that “In the Garden”. Abba, just has a way to direct our steps. I love that in certain instances He gives me direct instructions, but other times He just does all the work in the background to make things fall into place. As He did with the cover, we ended up taking the cover photo in an Olive Grove.
Today, I am reminded of the Garden of Gethsemane, the very place where Yeshua (Jesus Christ of Nazareth) prayed three times before being apprehended. The name Gethsemane is Hebrew (or Aramaic) and consists of two elements. The first part comes from the word גת (g*t), meaning press. The verb יגן (yagan) probably meant to beat or press. The second part of name comes from the root שמן (smn), and may either mean olive oil or eight.
The interesting fact I learnt through my EMET studies is that olives were beaten three times. The very first pressing brought forth the most pure oil. This oil had to be used in the Tabernacle to keep the Menorah (Lampstand) burning. I’m reminded of the 5 wise virgins in Matthew 25. The second pressing was for the lamps in the homes of the people and for medicinal use. The third for soap/cleaning agents.
Yeshua prayed three times to the point of perspiring blood and He surrendered to the will of the Father.
Yeshua is the living WORD and lampstand and the light. We become the light as we surrender to Him. We are healed and cleansed through the price He paid.
Wing Flags
Thank you, Chinuch Joy Art for this blessings and your obedience Elize. This ministry made it possible for me to bring forth the beautiful picture and representation of us running into His presence.
Abba told me to make wing flags for the cover photo. To me this represents the wings of the cherubim (the place where He dwells, where His glory is evident). The white: the purity and righteousness of our Lord and Saviour, in which we are clothed as believers in Christ and the journey of sanctification. Our hearts must be pure to enter into His presence. He will wash us with the Word and prepare us for the intimate journey ahead. The gold: the divinity and holy presence of our Lord and Saviour. Under the shadow of His wings we find shelter; we are protected, nurtured, provided for and sent out.
If you look closely you will even see more detail on the photo…
The Bride
You and me together allowing our creator to shape cleanse and equip us. The Word/Yeshua, holding us together; coming forth through our voice, actions and deeds. Us being eager to go higher and willingly running into His presence where there is fullness of joy and peace surpassing all understanding.
Being the bright shining meadow, inviting the sheep to eat from the bread of life and to drink from the living water. Being brave to stand on the truth and turning away from the world (mans’ opinions, rules and traditions). Not conforming, but being transformed through coming face-to-face with her beloved Bridegroom.
Word
I believe that Abba gave a friend a dream to show the importance of this calendar ministry to encourage me right before the most difficult challenge in my life came knocking at my door. He then gave me revelation that it really comes from the Holy of Holies, from the heart of Abba. May every detail be a blessing to you and awaken your spirit to deeper levels in Yeshua. Search out the scripture and allow Him to write it on your heart.
Journals
Please note that journals are available at R250 standard. It is A4 size and contains lined pages as well as blank pages for writing and creative art. It contains the 12 themes with the prophetic word and scripture as well as additional incite. It also includes some creative ideas. R300 if you would like a personal word and your name to be printed on the cover.
Journaling help us to record prayers, where we take the word and write it as personal declaration and blessing over our lives. It is a way of creatively allowing Ruach to work in our hearts. It is a way to document what we have learnt through the scripture, picture, prophetic word and other. Many have found it to be a means to heal from emotional pain/trauma.