Blessings for the Hebrew Month of Tishrei
Tishrei—The Seventh Month of the Hebrew Year 5784
Sept. 16–Oct. 15, 2023
A New Beginning
The first day of the seventh Hebrew month, Tishrei, is the head of or beginning of the new Hebrew year 5784. There are three feasts/special days this month: Blowing of Trumpets (or shofars)—a daylong event on Tishrei 1 (Sept. 16) heralding the new year and an announcement to wake up to the goodness of God; the Day of Atonement on Tishrei 10 (Sept. 25); and the Feast of Tabernacles from Tishrei 15–21 (Sept. 30– Oct. 6).
Last year, 5783, was an amazing year. In fall, we were just starting to come out of Covid restrictions. Back in spring 2020 when we entered the Corona-virus era, the Lord prompted us in three ways. First, to pay close attention to the major feasts because they were markers. Second, that this period of Corona and imposed limitations was actually a forced rest. Third, it was not only a time of “coronation” for the Lord’s people, but was also a reset for the church—because massive changes were coming as we entered into great end-time harvest.
There is much prophetic significance in this. The three Covid years remind me of Jubilee years in the Bible. Both the 49th and 50th year had no planting or harvests, so basically there were three years of no harvest (see Lev. 25:21), which spring 2020 through fall 2022 somewhat parallels.
But the Jubilee year itself has two very important concepts: 1) the indentured were set free, and 2) land reverted back to its original owners (see Lev. 25:10). This has amazing prophetic significance. Land represents our destiny and calling. Thus, we can conclude God used the Corona virus to “crown” His ekklesia (corona means “crown”). God’s ekklesia, the church, has been set free. The church has been brought back to God’s original intent and purpose.
When fall 2022 began (at the start of Hebrew year 5783), I was very busy. I had many trips lined up to places including Bali, Taiwan, Korea, and Pakistan.
Now, what about this new Hebrew Year 5784? I believe we’ll begin to see harvest like never before. Here’s why. “And you shall sow in the eighth year, and eat old produce until the ninth year, until its produce comes in” (Lev. 25:22). When we link this post-Covid time to sabbath year and Jubilee year of rest, then last year was still a time of eating the old produce. Yes, we got active and were “plowing and planting,” so to speak, but that harvest doesn’t come in until now. Now is the time of the new harvest.
Those are some of my thoughts as we approach Hebrew year 5784.
Below are my usual notes on the month of Tishrei itself.
Ron Sawka
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1. Tishrei is the month of Ephraim, the second son of Joseph. Be fruitful and multiply. See Genesis 49:22, which reads, “Joseph is a fruitful bough … his branches run over the wall.” Also see Genesis 49:26, which states, “The blessings of your father have excelled the blessings of my ancestors.” Be sure to have a mindset of receiving blessings and speaking about them.
2. The seventh month. The “dearest” of months—because all sevens are dear to God, creating the most “satiated” or “full” month. We are now at a new beginning. Think, “fullness of God.” God wants us to expect blessing and fullness from Him. The more we daily walk and talk with Him, the more we will experience His blessing and fullness overflowing in us.
3. The month where divine providence creates a “beginning.” This is the beginning of the Hebrew year 5784. We must be in full agreement with the Lord and what He is doing. Not only is it the beginning of a new year, but it’s also the beginning of harvest in this era of great harvest.
4. The beginning of six months of “reflected light.” This changes our environment, the way we process time, the way we work, the way crops grow, and the way we harvest. Think of yourself as one who reflects the glory of the Lord all around you. See Isaiah 60:1–9, John 8:12 [1], and John 9:5 [2]. Think of God reflecting His glory on you.
5. Month of the Hebrew letter lamed [ל], which signifies the aspiration to return to your absolute source. We start the new year right by dedicating ourselves to Him—by declaring He is our source in all things. Thank God for the shaking during Covid to remove distractions and wrong things in our lives.
6. The month of return. We need to declare that things that have been scattered will come back. (The devil wants to scatter and dissipate; the Lord wants to gather and strengthen.) I feel many of us will see much restoration—whether personal, in families, in work/ministry, or in vision.
7. Month of Libra (the scales). The deeds of man are weighed, and judgment is released. Note that the Day of Atonement, the tenth day of Tishrei (Oct. 5), is considered a day of judgment. Declare, “Lord, You are in charge of the whole world and You release Your judgments at the right time.”
8. Month of “touch.” Think of the woman who pressed through and touched Jesus’s garments (see Luke 8:40–48). This is the time to touch and be touched by the Lord in a deeper way.
9. Month of the gallbladder. This is a time of spiritual awakening. Be sure to remove that which would keep you from returning or entering into the fullness God has for you.
10. Purge yourself of bitterness. At the head of the year—this month—you must purge yourself of bitterness. In the first month, Nissan, 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 (see Hebrews 12:15 [3]).
11. A month of well-balanced control. Some things are coming to completion; others are just beginning.
12. This month is also 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!
(This material comes from my 2006 notes taken from a series of lectures [on CD] given by Chuck Pierce [Glory of Zion]. I highly recommend his website for more materials and more in-depth explanations. —Ron Sawka)
References
[1] “Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life’” (John 8:12).
[2] “As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world” (John 9:5).
[3] “See to it that no one comes short of the grace of God, that no one be like a bitter root springing up and causing trouble, and through it many become defiled” (Heb. 12:15, NET).