Train Your Eyes to See in the Spirit

The month of Tevet is for training the “spirit man eye” to discern, understand, and run with the vision received through the lens of God’s Word. Without that spiritual vision (Proverbs 29:18), believers are unable to discern truth deeply. God’s Word enables believers to respond thoughtfully instead of impulsively to what they observe and experience. Practice extended times of soaking in God’s Word. It cultivates clarity and wisdom in navigating life’s challenges. The church is called to move with the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:9, 16)

Revelation 1:7 “Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.”

God’s Word is the ultimate lens through which we should interpret everything we perceive and experience. Many are shaped by their personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences. What we see with our physical eyes triggers unique cognitive interpretations, making it even more essential to align our perspectives with spiritual wisdom from the Word of God. It is the time to align with heaven. We are in a time of revelation and great faith despite much opposition.

Tevet is a month of divine strategy and vision. If you are intentional about seeking the Lord, you have an opportunity to hear from the Lord and ask for His vision for the season ahead. Meditate on the Word and what it means for you personally and how you should respond. It is a time to speak with authority to lead and direct others to the Lord and for His Kingdom purposes. The Hebrew month of Tevet is connected to the Hebrew letter ayin. Ayin can be translated as “eye” - “Behold, the eye of the Lord is on those who fear Him, on those who hope in His mercy,”—Psalm 33:18

In this month of Tevet, prepare to

· Recognize and confront challenges. Do not choose the easy way out.

· Build resilience in your spirit man (the inner man).

· Set foundations for the road ahead by adhering to biblical principles.

·Understand the timing of God. Trust His plans, not yours. Write down and commit to His revelations.

The month of Tevet is connected to the tribe of Dan. Like all humanity, the tribe of Dan has both negative and positive character traits. They are remembered as the first tribe recorded to have worshiped idols (1 Kings 12:26-30). This reminds us to be careful of where we place our worship—not only in the Hebrew month of Tevet but every month. There is a war on worship—who and what is being worshipped?

Judah and Dan: The Head and the Tail

There are multiple connections throughout scripture between the two most populous tribes: Dan and Judah. Bezalel, from the tribe of Judah, and Aholiab, from the tribe of Dan, were artisans God chose to construct the Tabernacle, as described in Exodus 31:1-6. These two tribes also played key roles in Israel’s wilderness journey. 

· Judah, whose name means “praise,” led at the front of the nation, symbolizing leadership, and worship (the head)

·The tribe of Dan guarded the rear, ensuring protection and order during their travels (the tail).

“Then the standard of the camp of the children of Dan (the rear guard of all the camps) set out according to their armies…” —Numbers 10:25 

Battle Strategy: Judah’s Praise and Dan’s Protection 

Each generation, like Samson in Gaza, faces its own “Philistines”—adversaries seeking to eliminate the Jewish people, a struggle first referenced in Genesis 48:22. Similarly, as believers, we recognize that Satan seeks to kill, steal, and destroy (John 10:10). To withstand these attacks, the tribes of Israel relied on the complementary qualities of Judah and Dan: 

·       Judah led with praise and prayer.

·       The tribe of Dan provided protection and strategic authority as the rear guard.

Embrace this principle of leading with worship and safeguarding with wisdom and justice in every aspect of life.

Place your hope, faith, and trust in the Lord in this season of preparation and expectation. Just as Hanukkah represents a time of rededication, we, as believers, can dedicate ourselves as temples of the Lord, ready for His work and the expansion of His Kingdom (1 Corinthians 6:19). As you prepare your heart, watch for the deliverance and renewal all the way to Passover in 2026. Anticipate the blessings and promise ahead, and train yourself in the spirit to glimpse the mountain peaks of God’s provision and purpose for your life.

Genesis 8:5 references Noah and his family on the ark: “In the tenth month (Tevet) on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains were seen.” 

For Noah, Tevet represented something new—new hope and new life after the flood. 

Prayer:

May the Lord dwell in our midst and may we reject all forms of idolatry—anything that would attempt to elevate itself in our hearts or minds. May the Lord give us vision and divine strategy, and may our days be surrounded with praise and justice. Let the words of our mouths be in alignment with the Word and the authority of the Lord, and may we know Him as our Rear Guard. May the Holy Spirit grant divine inspiration, wisdom, and vision as we filter all things through the Word, God’s instruction. May our temples be transformed as we behold the Lord and reject any thoughts that are not rooted in our Father. Like Noah, may we begin to see the peaks of the mountains we have yet to claim. May our hearts be filled with hope and our lives illuminated by the Light of the World, Yeshua, our Messiah. May the Lord open the eyes of our understanding that we may see.

Gleaning from the tribe of Dan, if we align our minds with God’s divine timing, we will discover…

·     The gift of strategy

·     The authority in our mouths to lead and direct.

·     The Lord Himself is our Rear Guard, protecting us from what we cannot see (Isaiah 52:12)

The Hebrew month of Tevet is the time to…

· See the Lord as your Rear Guard.

· Ask Him to protect you from what you cannot see. 

· Seek divine guidance, embrace humility, and rely on the Holy Spirit for direction.

· Be aware of any idols in your heart.

· Structure your life to lead with worship and safeguard with wisdom and justice.

· Train the “mental eye” to see through the lens of scriptural instruction to discern truth deeply, guiding us to respond.

Ask the Lord to align your heart with His divine strategy in this month of Tevet!