Month Of Cheshvan

The Month of Cheshvan: Lessons and Reflections

First Fruits Provision

The First Fruit months are a divine provision, offering insights into what lies ahead and how to navigate the wisdom and revelation released by the Lord. It's essential to actively choose to enter this provision and seek what the Lord is doing.

Entering Cheshvan: A Time of Illness and Revelation

I began the month of Cheshvan with an illness that caused vertigo, dizziness, blurred vision, and headaches. This unexpected break from work allowed me to delve deeper into the concept of First Fruits. It was a moment orchestrated by God, who used this situation to pull me out of my routine and into a space where I could listen to Him more intently.

Sanctification and Transformation

Cheshvan is a month dedicated to the sanctification of the body, soul, and spirit, initiating a movement of the Holy Spirit within us. This period also brings understanding during tough times; it's a call to present ourselves as living sacrifices and to be transformed by the renewing of our minds.

A Key Insight from Cheshvan

One profound insight I gained was from Chuck Pierce book, A Time to Advance, particularly on page 305, which emphasizes the importance of dissecting and assimilating new revelations. This is a time for digesting and assimilating God's wisdom and truth.

Journal Excerpts: A Journey Through Cheshvan

• 28th October, Month of Tishrei: Still in Tishrei, a month linked with awakening and removing obstacles that prevent returning to God. This was when God began planting seeds in my mind that would carry me into Cheshvan.
• November, Month of Cheshvan: This is a month to walk in revelation. Inspired by Chuck’s book, I bought royal blue footwear as a symbolic act of obedience. The Lord emphasized the numbers 9 and 11, leading me back to Luke 9 and 11 for deeper understanding. Luke 9 talks about the disciples’ ministry and their transformation, (from disciples to apostles), symbolising the transition I was going through. Luke 11 focuses on Jesus teaching His disciples how to pray, which is an act of obedience, power, and authority.

Key Themes of Cheshvan

Throughout Cheshvan, God expanded on several themes: transition, obedience, identity, asking the right questions, responsibility, accountability, and the cost of following Him. He asked if He could trust me to count the cost, a test of my faith and obedience.

Developing a Thankful Heart

Despite my illness, I have strived to cultivate a grateful and thankful heart, ensuring that praise for God is always near my lips. Though it’s not always easy, this practice is beneficial for my soul and aligns with His word.

Dealing with Root Issues

Cheshvan is a time to address root issues. I strongly felt the Lord declaring that I am not going back to old ways. This month is associated with the Tribe of Manasseh, which means to forget, to leap, up and away, resonating with my experiences of letting go.

Correction and Deliverance

During a GZI Shabbat service, a message about the Lord bringing course correction and redirection caught my attention, especially with my experience of vertigo. This month, God has brought significant correction and deliverance, reminding me of my authority and power in Jesus.

Final Reflections

In prayer, the Lord guided me to scriptures in 1 Samuel 13:16-22 and 1 Samuel 17. Initially unsure of the message, I remembered that Cheshvan is a time to activate the ability to dissect and assimilate things. Through prayer, God revealed new insights.

Understanding Fear and Arrogance

A question about why Goliath hesitated led to the realisation that both Israel’s army, who feared their enemies because of their alignment with Saul, and the Philistines, who were arrogant in their belief in Goliath, hesitated. When Goliath was killed, they ran. This taught me that both fear and arrogance cause hesitation, but God had a plan. David's faith, trust in God, and strategy changed the battle’s atmosphere, reminding me that knowing God opens a door of trust.

Proverbs 3:5-6 encapsulates this truth: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."