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The 6th Tribe Of Israel, God’s Wrestlings, Wrestling with God Genesis 30:8 Free Spirit

Naphtali doesn’t to just mean to wrestle, but it means to wrestle, to conquer and to win the victory. This tribe is unafraid to face down the enemy and take dominion from him, winning battles in the name of the Lord.

Naphtali is a free spirit like a deer running free, breaking out of the status quo – independence is a necessary component in growth. Yet this free spirit must always take care to ‘deliver words of beauty.’

Genesis 30:7,8 And 's maid conceived again, and bare a second son. And Rachel said, With great wrestling’s have I wrestled with my sister, and have prevailed: and she called his name Naphtali.

Naphtali is the sixth son of Jacob, and the second he had by Bilhah, Rachel's maid.

Naphtali comes from the Hebrew word naphtaliy (naf-taw-lee). Its root-word is pathal (paw-thal), which means "to struggle, wrestle, forward, be (morally) tortuous, self- unsavory, to twine."

Naphtali means to wrestle, and it doesn't just mean to wrestle, it means to wrestle and to conquer and win the victory. Rachel said, "I have wrestled and I have prevailed. I have won the victory."

It is not enough to wrestle, it is important that we wrestle right through until we indeed have prevailed and won the victory. Many times we are called into a prayer that is a true wrestling against the powers of darkness and doing great battle with demon spirits and spiritual wickedness in high places.

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The Symbol For Naphtali Is The Hind Of A Female Red Deer

In and after its third year, it’s sense of sight and smell is well- developed. This deer has no gall bladder reveals the beauty of this tribe who is without bitterness. Cannot keep anger long or a bad spirit. Naphtali is the ‘hind on high places’. Overturning worry. Overturning anxiety through the release of supply. Removing the fretting aspect from your life, so you can see your supply lines. You know how to go up into the high places to find rest and vision for your life. You find your joy when you are in the presence of your beloved.

Genesis 49:21 Naphtali is a hind let loose, he gives goodly words

Naphtali’s Gemstone: Diamond to beat or smite upon

Excelling in brilliancy and beautiful display of prismatic colors and of extreme hardness. Used for “cutting” and “perforating” other minerals.

Called the stone of fire because of its ability to refract the light of God. It received from God’s lighting bolts and releases them as in the Book of Ezekiel, where the four living creatures release Gods power.

Appointed Times: Feast of Esther on 13th day; Purim on 14th

WINTER SEASON

The three months of the winter season – Tevet Dec/Jan, Shevat Jan/Feb, Adar Feb/Mar– correspond to the three tribes of the camp of – Dan, and Naphtali – who were situated to the north of the Tabernacle in the wilderness. • In the Tenth Month, Tevet (Dan) This is ending of Chanukah: in the midst of destruction, there is mercy. This is a month to judge, grow up and mature. His position is “to rule, to judge, or to execute judgment.” • In The Eleventh Month, Shevat (Asher), God wants righteousness to become your foundation. A time to develop the plan of sustaining the generations. • In the Twelfth Month, Adar (Naphtali), God then wants this to be a time of celebration so that any curse is overturned and things become sweet. Naphtali which means “sweetness is to me.”

Prophesies From Jacob and

Prophesy From Jacob

Genesis 49:21, Naphtali is a hind let loose: he gives goodly words.

The word "goodly" comes from the Hebrew shephar (she-fer), which means, "beauty." Its root-word is shaphar (shaw-far), which means "to glisten, to be fair and goodly." 6th Tribe of Israel, Naphtali page 3

The word "give" in this case means "to apply, ascribe, assign, bestow, bring forth, charge, to recompense, to distribute, to shoot forth, .to sing, to utter and to weep."

We see that Naphtali is called to a ministry of sharing with others fair and glistening words. This word "words" is usually used only in connection with "the word of the Lord." So we see that Naphtali is called, not to a of idle and empty chatter that bores people and tires them, but to give that glistening "diamond" which is theirs to give and to give it in the name of the Lord. Sometimes she gives it in a song, sometimes with weeping. The Naphtali’s weep easily and people cannot under- stand why they cry so quickly when they give their words, but this is a part of Naphtali. Sometimes too, she "shoots forth" the word that God gives her to give and then it pierces like an arrow; other times she distributes it lightly; but with a purpose. This is her gift and it is a blessed gift. I also should say that Naphtali has the gift to "scribe" the words God gives her. In this way and in her gift of light she is close to . There are many similarities between Naphtali and Zebulun and they always get along very well together.

Prophesy from Moses

Deuteronomy 33:23, "And of Naphtali he said , O’ Naphtali , satisfied with favor, and full with the blessing of the Lord: possess thou the west and the south." This is the first time Moses uses the expression, "O" in connection with his prophecies to the tribes. It is not to be ignored, as it is drawing our attention to some- thing that God wants to alert Naphtali to. The words that follow are very beautiful, "satisfied with favor." The word "satisfied" means "to be full of ' and "to be satisfied with." The word "favor" here means "delight, acceptable, favor, pleasure." Naphtali is a happy tribe, gifted by God to enjoy the pleasures which the Lord has promised her, even the joy that comes with freedom to fulfill the will of God. Naphtali will not accept bondages of any kind. She is a female hind let loose. Don't try to catch her! She will not come, except she does it of her own free will. "Full with the blessing of the Lord." This speaks of the fullness, which God wants to give all of His children who walk in His favor. He said. "Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." (Psalm 37:4) It is only as 'Naphtali is let loose to seek the green pastures and to be led by the Spirit of the Lord to the still waters, like the hart of Psalm 42, that she can be filled with the blessings which God provides for His beloved. "Possess thou the west and the south.'' The west speaks of the land that lay to the west of Naphtali, which was the mighty Mediterranean Sea. It was the gateway to new lands and new adventures. God wants Naphtali to possess the nations and to move out across the waters into new places in God, both spiritually and in the natural. The south speaks of the pleasant things, which lie at the foot of Naphtali. Just west of Naphtali was Zebulun. God wants the uniting of Naphtali and Zebulun. It was in the southern coast of Naphtali that Jesus preached most of His life. That was the sea coast of , the town of Capernaum and the little town round about. Here is where the great Sermon on the Mount was preached. God wants Naphtali to possess this message of the Sermon on the Mount....the "Blessed art thou!"

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Note: The constellations were created by God as seen in Genesis. They were never designed for the Devils use. The Mazzaroth has nothing to do with today’s fortune telling with Horoscopes or your birthday. They are pictures to in God’s creation to see what He is saying to His tribes of Israel.

Mazzaroth: Constellations 12th Constellation: Pisces (FISHES)

Finding supply in the ‘hidden’ world. There is an identity for you in the invisible world. You will find your supply in the hidden world. This is the month where Jesus told Peter to find fish with money in its mouth to pay their taxes.

It is possible that the first six constellations may be prophetically speaking of the 1st Coming of Messiah Jesus and the last 6 constellations are speaking of the 2nd Coming of Messiah Jesus.

Can you bring forth Mazzaroth in his season?

Job 38:31: Can you bind the sweet influences of Pleiades, or loose the bands of Orion? 32: Can you bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or can you guide Arcturus with his sons?

Strongs 4216 mazzarah maz-zaw-raw' apparently from 5144 in the sense of distinction; some noted constellation (only in the plural), perhaps collectively, the zodiac:--Mazzoroth.

12th Month On God’s Calendar ‘Adar’ (Feb/Mar)

Adar is the month of knowing your true identity should be reflected this month, spiritually as well as physically. This is a month to overturn worry through the release of supply. This month you will develop your war strategy. Don’t let the giants produce fear in you and guard yourself from idolatry. This is the time for decrees set against you to be broken. This is the month roots of depression and despair can break through into faith.

Adar means strength. This is a month of good fortune and month of joy. The joy of Adar is what makes this the ‘pregnant’ month of the year. Seven of the nineteen years in the cycle of the Jewish calendar are “leap year,” which are pregnant with an additional month.

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The Feast of Esther on the 13th day; Purim on 14th. In a Leap Year, Purim will be celebrated in the second Adar, in order to connect the redemption of Purim to the redemption of Passover. This speaks of fully annihilating the ‘Haman’ out your life (Esther 9) and a time to celebrate in your exile so you can enter into your redemption.

The sense of laughter, abounding joy, and light entering into darkness are characteristic of this month. Whatever darkness is around you, laugh and watch God permeate the atmosphere. Light can permeate darkness and barrenness can break.

Adar is the twelveth month, revealing a cycle of increased blessing. A time to show growth in your life..

Adar is the Month of the celebration of Purim

In a Leap Year, Purim will be celebrated in the second Adar, in order to connect the redemption of Purim to the redemption of Passover.

This is a month of good fortune and month of joy.

Adar the month the month to gain the favor of the King.

Adar is the month to remove the mask so you can enter into the laughter.

Adar is a month to rejoice, to celebrate, and to enjoy the sweetness of the Lord.

Alphabet: KUF

The 19th letter in the alphabet with a numeric value of 100.

The kuf stands for kedushah, “holiness.” The unique level of holiness inherent to God.

The two letters of the ‘KUF’ are the initials letters of the two Hebrew words: Potential and Actual, suggesting that the KUF enables the latten power of the spiritual realm (the potential) to be made actual in the physical realm.

The kuf stands for kedushah, “holiness.” The unique level of holiness inherent to God.

The two letters of the KUF are the initials letters of the two Hebrew words: Potential and Actual, suggesting that the KUF enables the latten power of the spiritual realm, the potential, to be made actual in the physical realm.

KUF has several meanings. One meaning is ‘laughter’ and another is ‘masquerade.’

Adar is the month to remove the mask so you can enter into the laughter.

Adar is the month of knowing your true identity should be reflected this month, spiritually as well as physically. This is the month take your mask off and reveal who God says you are.

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Naphtali’s Positioning

Naphtali’s Positioning When The Cloud Moved

The fourth and last group to move out were the Rear Guard Warriors. God set these three tribes to lead the nation in physical as well as spiritual warriors, which are Asher, Dan, and Naphtali.

It was their job to protect the army, the nation and the camp from any attacks that would be coming up from behind. These were the most creative of the tribes. They had wonderful abilities and anointing though not much battle skill. But they carried that ability to show the glory of God.

Numbers 10:25: ¶And the standard of the camp of the children of Dan set forward, which was the rereward of all the camps throughout their hosts: and over his host was Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai. :26: And over the host of the tribe of the children of Asher was Pagiel the son of Ocran. :27: And over the host of the tribe of the children of Naphtali was Ahira the son of Enan.

These three tribes formed the rear guard not because of their military skill because they brought the glory of God.

Standard Of The Eagle – Dan, Asher and Naphtali Gathered Under

12 Tribes of Israel were grouped together in 4 sets of 3 tribes each. Each of the four had a flag, a standard that they rallied around. They traveled and camped under their standard, flag for their group.

Flag standard, the Eagle – Traveled and camped under this standard; and camped on the North of the Tabernacle – Dan, Asher and Naphtali.

Jesus, The Eagle, ever leads us to come away, come higher into his presence and into his love. He said, I only do what my Fathers tells me to do. He understood the heart of the Father and desired to overshadow the nation with protection and love. Isa 40:31. Those who wait for the Lord’s help will find renewed strength.

Eagle, The Bride – Ability to fly into the heavenly realm with swiftness and to see from far above the earthly view.

Numbers 2:25: The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.

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Position of Naphatli

In The Wilderness Around The Tabernacle: Naphtali was located on the north with Dan and Asher. (Numbers 2:25-34)

In The : Naphtali was located in the north. They were bordered by Asher on the west, Zebulun on the south, Manasseh and the River Jordan on the east, the small portion of Dan (where the was) in the north east and Lebanon in the north. Her borders touched Galilee, and Capernaum was in Naphtali.

In The Millennium: Naphtali will be situated between Asher and Manasseh towards the north. (:3)

Gate Of Naphtali In The New : Naphtali will be situated on the west side together with the Gate of and the Gate of Asher. (Ezekiel 48:34)

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City of , The City Of Refuge and For The Unholy

Josh 20:7 Kedesh in Galilee in the mountains of Naphtali,…

City of Kedesh (means) Sanctuary [God’s Most Holy Place] in the mount of Naphtali (means) My Wrestling’s.

Finally, in 20 all six cities are named. This takes place when the initial conquest had been completed, and the division of the land between the tribes was being confirmed. "Tell the to designate the ...

So they set apart Kedesh... ... Kiriath Arba (that is, )... On the east side of the Jordan... Bezer... Ramoth... ..." The locations of the rest of the Levitical support-cities were decided at the same time (Joshua 21). The allocations are repeated in 1 Chronicles 6.

The six cities of refuge reveal the Messiah who shelters the sinner from death. If a man accidentally killed someone the one and the victims brother wanted vengeance, then the fugitive could escape to a city of refuge where he would be protected and his case tried. The elders of the city would investigate the case. If he was acquitted of intentional killing he must remain within the city until the death of the high priest.

Kedesh which means impartation of holiness, righteousness, an infusion of sanctification.

The Tribe of Naphtali is offering the city Kedesh because the world need to find God’s holiness imparted into their life. People know that they are unholy and that they need to have city to run to, a city of Holiness. Naphtali, you are giving them Jesus to protect them there.

There are sins of the flesh and sins of the spirit. God wants to cleanse their flesh and their spirit. He wants to bring in holiness into their unclean, dysfunctional, degenerate life. This city, Naphtali will give them a cleansing from the inside out to those who seek this city.

Kedesh is found in Naphtali mountains. Naphtali is the name Jacob gave to one of his sons, which means ‘wrestling’s.’ God wants the manslayer to learn to wrestle. Jacob wrestled in the flesh in the womb, but I am going to show you how to wrestle in the spirit and to win. I am going to grow you up in the spirit, in the spirituals. “We wrestle not against flesh and blood” as we have all our life, but we have a vision in God to begin to wrestle in the spiritual realms and fight our battles in the heavenlies and to WIN. Naphtali your vision is to be interest is to be God centered and no more flesh centered, and you will lead others in this vision. It is not about you or about me, but about our God’s plan and future for our lives. Quit looking at that past and the wrongs of the past, but look through the eyes of Jesus and see what he is about to bring on our lives. His love and glory.

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Naphtali’s Prophetic Summary

God is raising up His Naphtalites in the last days. The Baraks of the tribe of Naphali will be called forth to set the people free. Even as went from and ten thousand men after him, with his men following, so the Naphtalites will come, leaping ahead of the troops, leading them to victory for they are the sure-footed hind, not afraid to climb the high places of God and to win the victory, planting their ensign of liberty and freedom for those in bondage.

Others will listen when Naphtali speaks. God has given you "goodly words." God has blessed you that you might bless others. You will come, full with blessings, and with a generous heart, ready to enrich and bless others. You have paid the price in travail and now you are being sent forth 'like the dove was sent out of the ark of Noah to proclaim the good news that the judgment of God is lifted and God is preparing to do a new thing in the earth. You will lead others to a Yada relationship, a relationship without judgment but with God’s love for them.

The tribe of Naphtali are ones who only want a God who is loving and cuddles them all the time. They want a God who spoils them, loves them, pampers them. They want to know Him, ‘Yada’ relationship Him, heart to heart open intimacy relationship. Nothing stops the Naphtalite from receiving the love relationship Jesus bought for them.

They have a free spirit and thoroughly enjoy the beauty of releasing that love outwardly. No walls for them – High places is where they are sure-footed.

Psalms 29:9: The voice of the LORD makes the hinds to calve, and discovers the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.

God is calling forth Naphtalites to become intercessors in the last days who shall wrestle, not with flesh and blood, but against principalities. against powers. against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6: 12) This is the high calling of Naphtali. and she is able to fulfill it as long as she keeps her heart pure from all bitterness. God sees the strong spirit of Naphtali, which He must harness and bring under His control in order to make it a power for him.

With each wrestling with God, you will receive a new name. Jacob wrestled with God and received the name Israel, meaning ‘prince with God’. Each time you wrestle, you too receive a new name. Whatever you go through is an opportunity to be taught to hold fast to your faith in Christ Jesus, so that you might leap upon the mountains surefooted. 6th Tribe of Israel, Naphtali page 10

These are my notes that I have created over the years from several sources. They are not intended for publication. They are simply my notes that I am willing to share regarding the Tribes of Israel and the Months of God’s Calendar as I have seen fit to put together. In the early 2000’s, I began attending moves of God all over the nation and into Canada to hear from God and what He was saying. From Brownsville revival in Florida to Toronto Airport Christian Fellowship, on into the middle of the US and then onto Fresh Fire in Canada and down to California. All the time hearing pieces of revelation on God’s Holy Days and Feasts. The Lord has been leading me continually, learning this precious truth of His people Israel and our prophetic link to them. I believe that we have experienced the Feast of Passover and the Feast of Pentecost, but, oh but, not the Feast of Tabernacles. This feast as the first two are for all of Israel and I a gentile, have been grafted into the blood of Jesus, the nation of Israel. I encourage you to seek the ancient paths and see what God wrote for us to walk in. The revelation of the tribes anchors our faith and releases us to His Calling in Christ Jesus.

Jeremiah 18:15: Because my people hath forgotten me, they have burned incense to vanity, and they have caused them to stumble in their ways from the ancient paths, to walk in paths, in a way not cast up;

Jeremiah 6:16-17: Thus said the LORD, Stand you in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and you shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein. Also I set watchmen over you, saying, Listen to the sound of the trumpet. But they said, We will not listen.

Said of George Mueller, 1839 “This wide awake servant of God, watched the signs of the times, and while others slept, followed the Lords signal of advance.” Some of my resources:

Permission granted to reproduce portions from the Tribes of Israel by Gwen Shaw, © 1982 by Gwen R. Shaw, End-Time Handmaidens Inc., PO Box 447, Jasper Arkansas, 72642. All rights reserved. To obtain this book ($45 plus shipping): https://eth-s.org/main/shop/the-tribes-of-israel/. Pdf version of the book for $20 https://eth-s.org/main/shop/the-tribes-of-israel-2/. Website: eth-s.org Note taking from sermons and teachers on the subject, such as Robert Heidler, Pastor Mark Biltz, and Steve Blanchard. Artwork on the Months is done by James Nesbit as taken from the web, website: jnesbit.com

GAIL BASSMAN

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