Day 6 (Elul 6) – VAV – The Holy Connector

VAV – The Holy מַחְבֵּר Machber / Connector

MODEH ANI PRAYER

“Father YAHUAH, I give thanks before You, Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh – I Am That I Am, the Living and Eternal King, who breathes life into all souls. Thank you for a new day and a fresh start and You joining my heart to Yours, binding me in everlasting love. Your faithfulness and mercy never end. Forever You declare: ‘I Am That I Am’.” HALLELUYAH!

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REFLECTION:

The Vav reminds us that our lives are not isolated. Just as the letter connects words and the vavim (plural of vav) held the curtains of the Tabernacle together, you too are meant to be joined — to YAHUAH, to others, and to the purpose He has written for you. Your story is part of a greater story.

The Vav also challenges us to see ourselves as a bridge. Just as it symbolizes the joining of heaven and earth, your life is called to reflect YAHUSHUA — to live in a way that brings heaven’s light into your home, your work and your relationships.

When you consider the Messianic picture of the Nail, remember that Yahushua has already “fastened” you securely to YAHUAH through His blood. Even when you feel scattered or broken, His sacrifice holds you together, just as the hooks of the Tabernacle bound every curtain into one holy dwelling. Your weaknesses don’t disqualify you — they simply show how much you need His strength.

And finally, the number 6 reminds us of our humanity — incomplete on our own. We don’t have to be perfect or finished. Our incompleteness points us back to Him, the One who makes us whole. So the Vav whispers to my soul: “You are joined, you are held, and you are unfinished — but Yahuah Himself is your completion.”

TESHUVAH Repent:

Reflect honestly: Where have you been trying to live separately, as if you can stand alone? Bring these moments before YAHUAH. Repent of isolation, pride, or self-reliance. Allow yourself to see that you are meant to be a bridge — a place where heaven touches earth. Ask: How can my words, actions, and presence bring light into my home, my work, and my relationships?

Acknowledge your weaknesses without shame, and let them draw you to His strength. Repent of trying to rely on your own power, and choose to trust His sustaining love.

Finally, reflect on the number six — a reminder of our human incompleteness. You are not expected to be perfect or finished. Instead, let your incompleteness draw you to Yahuah. Repent of striving for self-sufficiency or perfection and allow your longing for completion to lead you back to Him. Pause. Breathe. Turn to Him now. Let this moment of Teshuvah be real, personal, and transformative.

BERACHAH Blessing:

May YAHUAH bless you with the awareness that your life is not isolated. Just as the Vav connects words and held the curtains of the Tabernacle together, may He join you to His presence, to others, and to the purpose He has written for you. May your story find its place in His greater story, and may you walk each day with the confidence that you are never alone.

May He bless you with the understanding that your life is a bridge. Just as the Vav links heaven and earth, may your actions, words, and presence bring heaven’s light into every earthly space you touch — in your home, your work, and your relationships. May you reflect the heart of Yahushua, carrying His love and light wherever you go.

May the remembrance of the “Nail” strengthen your faith. Even when you feel scattered, weak, or broken, may you know that Yahushua’s love holds you securely. May His sacrifice bind your life together, and may your weaknesses reveal His strength and mercy in deeper ways.

And finally, may the number six remind you of your humanity, not with despair but with hope. May your incompleteness awaken a longing for more that only YAHUAH can give. May you find joy in the truth that you do not have to be perfect or finished, for He is your completion.

Blessed are You, YAHUAH, who joins, holds, and makes us whole, You are indeed The Holy מַחְבֵּר Machber.

SCRIPTURE: PSALM 119:41-48 – VAV

“And let Your loving-commitments come to me, O יהוה; Your deliverance, according to Your word, so that I answer my reprover, for I have trusted in Your word. And do not take away from my mouth the word of truth entirely, for I have waited for Your right-rulings, that I might guard Your Torah continually, forever and ever; That I might walk in a broad place, for I have sought your order; That I might speak of Your witnesses before sovereigns, and not be ashamed; That I might delight myself in Your commands, which I have loved; That I might lift up my hands to Your commands, which I have loved; While I meditate on Your laws.”

John 1:14 – “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen His glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
Yahushua bridges heaven and earth through His presence in our world, that is why He is our Holy מַחְבֵּר Machber .

PRAYER

Father YAHUAH, Your ways of speaking to us are so profound, and in all Your creativity in leading us to Your heart, You have woven a beautiful tapestry of Your Vavim, connecting us with Who You are and guiding us along Your divine path. Father, where I am standing today, with THE KING IN THE FIELD, I remind myself that my life is called to reflect HIM — to live in a way that brings heaven’s light into my home, my work, and my relationships. I will remind myself today that Yahushua has already “fastened” me securely to You through His blood and that I never stand alone. Even when I feel scattered or broken, His sacrifice holds me together, just as the hooks of the Tabernacle bound every curtain into One Holy dwelling. You are the One who makes me whole, and my incompleteness points me right back to You. Father, You are my completion, and my soul rejoices because You are my Holy Machber, my Connector. HalleluYAH!

EXTRA TEACHING: THE MONTH OF ELUL AND THE TRIBE OF GAD

INTERESTING INFORMATION ABOUT THE ANCIENT VAVIM

The ancient vavim (plural of vav, ו), specifically in the context of the Tabernacle hooks described in Exodus, were functional metal hooks used to join the curtains of the Mishkan (Tabernacle). Here’s what we know about their appearance and function:

Visual Representation: You can imagine a slender vertical hook with a slight curve at the top, much like the Hebrew letter ו turned into a functional clasp.

Shape: They were shaped like a “vav” (ו) in the Hebrew alphabet, which literally looks like a vertical line with a small hook at the top. This allowed them to connect one curtain to another by hooking the edges together.

Material: They were likely made of goldbronze, or another durable metal, depending on which part of the Tabernacle they were used for. For the most sacred curtains (like those separating the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies), gold-plated hooks were used.

Size: The hooks would have been small but sturdy, roughly the size needed to pierce the edge of the curtain and hold it firmly. Exact dimensions aren’t given in Scripture, but they needed to be strong enough to support the heavy linen or woven fabrics.

Function: Each hook (“vavim”) would connect the loops of one curtain to the next, creating a continuous, joined wall of fabric. This design symbolizes connection and continuity, which is why the letter ‘ו’ also represents “and” in Hebrew.

Teshuvah [תשובה] brings Berachah [ברכה], the blessing of our King.

Shalom,

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