Navigating a New Spiritual Season: Insights and Actions

A Change in the Spiritual Season Requires Greater Flexibility

Here at Beyond the Dalet, I talk a lot about the dalet. Because dalet embodies the concept of transition, I also talk a lot about transition. As someone who’s calling and anointing is primarily focused on times and seasons, I talk a lot about times and seasons. I attempt to be consistent with posting content. But when it comes down to it, I only post something when I am led by Holy Spirit to do so. And when I share something, nearly everything I share falls into these three categories. That being said, today I am going to talk about the dalet, transition and times and seasons.

The Dalet

Unlike our English alphabet, the Hebrew letters convey more than just sound. Every letter is infused with spiritual light and emits a spiritual energy. Often the idea of this highly the significant divine power is reduced to mere symbolism.

The color red can represent love, passion or blood, but it isn’t infused with the power of these things. The image of suitcase can symbolize travel but it doesn’t have the power to launch you on a journey. A lightbulb can symbolize sudden insight but it does not possess the power to convey that insight. At the end of the day, the color red is just a color, a suitcase is just a suitcase and a lightbulb is just a lightbulb. That does not reduce the power of imagery or symbolism. But the letters of the Hebrew alphabet convey more than just the image.

Transition

The Hebrew aleph-bet is charged with the same kind of energy released thru the spoken word of God. It is powerfully supernatural and creative. Additionally, each letter emanates with deep spiritual truths. Dalet is the fourth letter in the Hebrew aleph-bet. Dalet is empowered with the breath of God to initiate transition.

The letters derive their energy from the power resident within the breath the Living God. Within the essence of the dalet is the fundamental ability to transfer, transport and transition; moving and shifting the Ekklesia from where we are to where we need to be. When we see, by way of the Spirit, a dalet, the ability to be moved with spiritual advancement is released. Dalet points to the doorway created by the Spirit of the Living God through which He enacts change and movement in the Ekklesia of Christ.

Times and Seasons

Spiritual seasons are unique phases in one’s spiritual journey that reflect varying states of growth, challenge, and transformation. Much like the natural seasons, each spiritual season carries its own characteristics and lessons.

For instance, a season of spring may symbolize renewal and awakening, where individuals feel a fresh surge of inspiration and a longing to deepen their faith. Conversely, a winter season might represent a period of barrenness, introspection, and testing, prompting a deeper reliance on God and a reevaluation of one’s beliefs.

These spiritual seasons encourage believers to embrace each phase, recognizing that both the flourishing moments and the barren times contribute to our overall maturation and understanding of divine purpose. Ultimately, navigating through these seasons helps us cultivate resilience and fosters a deeper relationship with God.

Spiritual Seasons

Spiritual seasons represent distinct phases in our spiritual journey. Each is characterized by unique experiences, lessons, and growth. We do not control spiritual seasons just as we do not control the earthly seasons. Spiritual seasons are not as easily identified.

What some refer to as the Issachar anointing, is derived from the tribe of Issachar in the Bible. It represents a unique spiritual insight and discernment regarding the times and seasons, enabling believers to understand and navigate the complexities of their spiritual journey and the world around them.

of the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do, their chiefs were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their command; [1 Chr. 12:32 NKJV]

Those with an Issachar anointing receive insight from Holy Spirit to interpret the prophetic times and seasons. This counsel received from God is intended, like all spiritual gifts, for the common good.

But to each one is given the manifestation of the Spirit [the spiritual illumination and the enabling of the Holy Spirit] for the common good. [1 Cor. 12:7 AMP]

Intended for Action

This particular anointing imparts a heightened awareness of God’s timing. It also comes with Holy Spirit prompting to take specific and decisive actions that will align us with God’s divine plans. These insights are intended to be shared and acted upon.

When God reveals particular times and seasons He gives us specific insights that will help us navigate that particular season. Since each spiritual season is different it is important to what season we are currently in so we will know how to progress.

For instance

When God reveals that this is a time for birthing something new, we would be best served to find out what we need to do to prepare. Just as one prepares for the birth of a child there are things that need to be in place beforehand. We can find out what that means in our individual lives by seeking God through prayer.

Examples of Spiritual Seasons

Spring: Renewal and Awakening

The spring season symbolizes renewal and awakening. During this time, individuals may experience a fresh surge of inspiration and motivation, often leading to a rejuvenated desire to deepen their faith. This season encourages believers to embrace new beginnings and pursue new spiritual endeavors, fostering hope and a sense of possibility.

Summer: Growth and Abundance

In the summer season, believers may encounter a time of growth and abundance. This phase is often marked by fruitfulness, where spiritual insights and blessings abound. Individuals may feel a strong connection to God and experience joy in their spiritual practices. It’s a time to celebrate the fruits of one’s labor and commitment to spiritual growth.

Autumn: Transition and Reflection

Autumn brings a period of transition and reflection. As the year starts to wind down, individuals may feel prompted to evaluate their spiritual journey, considering the lessons learned and the progress made. This season encourages introspection and gratitude, as believers we look back on the experiences that have shaped our faith. It’s also a time to prepare for the upcoming challenges.

Winter: Barrenness and Testing

The winter season often represents a time of barrenness, introspection, and testing. This phase may be challenging, as individuals confront doubts, fears, or a sense of spiritual dryness. However, it is in this season of stillness that believers learn reliance on God and experience profound transformation. It often becomes a pivotal point for deepening faith, leading to greater maturity and resilience.

Embrace Each Phase

Embracing these spiritual seasons is vital for our overall growth and wellbeing. Each phase, whether flourishing or challenging, contributes to develops within us great resilience and a deeper understanding of God’s divine purpose.

As Believers, we are encouraged to navigate these seasons with grace, knowing that both the fruitful and barren times play a significant role in our spiritual journey and relationship with God.

Ultimately, acknowledging and understanding these cycles helps cultivate resilience, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in our faith regardless of the external circumstances we face.

HAVING SAID ALL THAT

We are in the midst of a major season shift.

The Lord has been revealing that a twenty year season is coming to a close. And a new and different season is about to begin. This seasonal shift will begin after the eight days of Hanukkah have concluded. (This year 2024/5785 Hanukkah will begin sundown on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 and will end at sundown Thursday, January 2, 2025.)

During This Time of Transition

Despite whatever seasonal shift we may be individually facing the Lord has been highlighting certain scripture verses to me.

In a nutshell, the word of the Lord is consistent with being open to new ways of thinking and processing information. In other words being renewed in the spirit of our mind so we can receive insight that might not go along with our current mindsets.

Different times call for different measures.

This means that the right course of action depends on the situation at hand. For example, you might wear a coat in the winter but not in the summer.

Sometimes when we are in a prospering and abounding (summer) season we don’t understand when things aren’t as prolific as they had been.

Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that continues to bear fruit, He [repeatedly] prunes, so that it will bear more fruit [even richer and finer fruit]. [John 15:2 AMP]

The apostle Paul understood this concept.

I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. [Philippians 4:11–13 NIV]

Always be willing to be constantly and continually renewed

and be continually renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh, untarnished mental and spiritual attitude], [Ephesians 4:23 AMP)]

that, in reference to your former way of life, you are to rid yourselves of the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you are to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth. [Ephesians 4:22–24 NASB 2020]

Once and for All

The verb ‘to put on [clothe]’ like the verb in verse 22 ‘to rid yourself’ refers to a once-and-for-all action. When we put off or rid ourselves of the old self and put on the new self, it is a once and done exchange. Our sin stained clothes (our old self) have been removed and exchanged for robes of righteousness. Once we put on righteousness (receive the salvation of the Lord Jesus Christ) it can never be revoked. We never go back to our unregenerate state. We have been made new in Christ. Because of what Jesus did on our behalf, we receive the righteousness of Christ. And it cannot be undone. Those old clothes, so to speak have been burned up. They no longer exist. Our old self was exchanged for our new self in Christ. However, the internal work of Holy Spirit in our lives is ongoing.

Daily Continuous Activity

The internal work of transformation begins with the renewal of the spirit of the mind. In the verse above, the verb, ‘to be renewed,’ describes a continuous activity.

The process of renewal, unlike the once and done exchange of being clothed with the righteousness of Christ, is a constant and continual daily process.

As Believers and followers of Christ we are to be renewed in the spirit of our mind. This happens as Holy Spirit does an internal work within us. The more we engage in certain activities on a daily basis, the more influencing the process of renewal impacts and our minds. In other words, the more we submit to the ongoing work of Holy Spirit, the greater access we allow Holy Spirit to have, the greater the transformation takes effect in our lives.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things. And what you learned and received and heard and saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you. [Philippians 4:8–9 NET]

Design our lives after God, not after the pattern of the world (Romans 12:2);

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. [Romans 12:2 NASB 2020]

study and apply God’s Word so that it changes their behavior from within

Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. [2 Timothy 2:15 NASB 2020]

and that from childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and beneficial for teaching, for rebuke, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man or woman of God may be fully capable, equipped for every good work. [2 Timothy 3:15–17 NASB 2020]

Wrapping it up

We are being positioned to advance through the dalet, empowered by Holy Spirit with all that we need to transition into the coming seasonal change.

For me, the focus of being in a time of transition into a new spiritual season emphasizes the need for resilience. That resilience is going to come to us by God’s grace, and a willingness to embrace the changes ahead. Being open minded and willing to submit to Holy Spirit in new and challenging ways will require being flexible and adaptable to whatever situation we may find ourselves in.

As believers, recognizing the diverse phases of our spiritual journey—spring’s renewal, summer’s abundance, autumn’s reflection, and winter’s testing—allows us to embrace God’s transformative work within us.

The concept of being continually renewed in the spirit of our minds encourages us to engage deeply with the Holy Spirit, facilitating ongoing spiritual maturation and alignment with divine purpose.

Ultimately, as we are faced with a significantly different spiritual season we are going to have to rely on God’s grace more than ever. In an effort to take Paul’s example, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us. Rest in the knowledge that our salvation in Christ is secure. As we focus on the things of God and allow our minds to be renewed we will receive God’s peace. His peace and assurance will allow us to be flexible and resilient as we progress through the uncharted journey ahead.

The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. The Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.