Welcome to the 267th day of the year! Day 267 is the first day of the 39th week; the first day of the fourth week in the sixth 49 days; the 22nd day in the sixth 49 days. It is September 24 in a Clear year; and September 23 in a Leap year.
The Bible patterns for understanding the 267th day are
The first day of creation narrative
The first book and chapters of the Bible
The 22nd book and chapters of the Bible
The first section of the 39th book of the Bible.
Day 267 is a first day of creation day in the 39th week. God created light and time on the first day of creation. God created light to dominate darkness. This is a day of light. Light expresses goodness and righteousness, knowledge and wisdom. Light expresses God and godliness. Day 267 is a day of goodness, godliness, and wisdom. It is a day of cooperation with, and submission to God. This is a day to overcome evil with good; ignorance with knowledge, and foolishness with wisdom, On the first day of creation, God created time to establish order and sequence. He created time when He appointed Day and Night, Morning and Evening. Time helps to operate in sequential order. Time teaches us to do first things first. Things take their turns because of time. Everything waits for it’s time; and comes in its time.
The mystery of Day 267 must be sought in light of the week and seven weeks it belongs to. As part of the 39th week, it is the beginning of the week of tests. As part of the sixth 49 days, it is the beginning of the seven days of testing towards selection for inheritance. It is the season of testing for approval towards representing God’s interest in the remaining part (weeks 40-42) of the sixth 49 days. This day is for the fulfillment of God’s word – whether for judgment or blessings.
The 39th chapter of Jeremiah is a good illustration of the fulfillment of God’s word on the first day of the 39th week.
1. Zedekiah, Judah, and Jerusalem saw the fulfillment of God’s word through Jeremiah:
Jeremiah 39:5-10 says, “But the Chaldean army pursued them and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho. And when they had captured him, they brought him up to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, to Riblah in the land of Hamath, where he pronounced judgment on him. [6] Then the king of Babylon killed the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes in Riblah; the king of Babylon also killed all the nobles of Judah. [7] Moreover he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, and bound him with bronze fetters to carry him off to Babylon. [8] And the Chaldeans burned the king’s house and the houses of the people with fire, and broke down the walls of Jerusalem. [9] Then Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard carried away captive to Babylon the remnant of the people who remained in the city and those who defected to him, with the rest of the people who remained. [10] But Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard left in the land of Judah the poor people, who had nothing, and gave them vineyards and fields at the same time”.
2. The king of Babylon favored Jeremiah:
Jeremiah 39:11-14 says, “Now Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard, saying, [12] “Take him and look after him, and do him no harm; but do to him just as he says to you.” [13] So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent Nebushasban, Rabsaris, Nergal-Sharezer, Rabmag, and all the king of Babylon’s chief officers; [14] then they sent someone to take Jeremiah from the court of the prison, and committed him to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, that he should take him home. So he dwelt among the people”.
Ebed-Melech received the mercy of God as He had promised:
Jeremiah 39:15-18 says, “Meanwhile the word of the LORD had come to Jeremiah while he was shut up in the court of the prison, saying, [16] “Go and speak to Ebed-Melech the Ethiopian, saying, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: “Behold, I will bring My words upon this city for adversity and not for good, and they shall be performed in that day before you. [17] But I will deliver you in that day,” says the LORD, “and you shall not be given into the hand of the men of whom you are afraid. [18] For I will surely deliver you, and you shall not fall by the sword; but your life shall be as a prize to you, because you have put your trust in Me,” says the LORD.'”
Day 267 is a Song of Songs Day in the sixth seven weeks (49 days) of the year. The book of Song of Songs is the 22nd book of the Bible; and is applicable to the 22nd day in the sixth seven weeks (49 days) of the year. The book illustrates the love that should exist between God and His people. He should be our first love. Day 267 is a day to demonstrate how much we love God. If we love God, we would love His people. If we love God, we would submit to His will and His word (John 14: 21-24).
The 22nd signifies an end and a new beginning; because the Hebrew alphabet ends at the 22nd letter. There are twenty-two 22nd chapters in the Bible. Two books of the Bible (First Kings and Revelation) end at the 22nd chapter. In them, God is Final Authority. As a first season day, it belongs to the Creator. God is first and the first belongs to Him. The first is a special season of worship. It is a season to attend to, and honor, God and His Word by worship and obedience. God is the end! The 22nd is God’s ground. It signifies Divine Finality. His Counsel stands in the 22nd season. Loyalty or disloyalty to God is reckoned and recompensed in the 22nd season. This is a day of submission to God as Final Authority. In Genesis 22, God tested and rewarded Abraham’s loyalty. Those who trust in Him and honor Him can never be ashamed in the 22nd season.
Day 267 is a Malachi 1:1-8 day. It is a day to respond to God’s love by honoring Him. Malachi is the 39th book of the Bible; and is applicable to the 39th week of the year. In this passage, God aired His displeasure with Esau and his descendants. He vowed to destroy Edom. Malachi 1:1-5 says, “The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi. [2] “I have loved you,” says the LORD. “Yet you say, ‘In what way have You loved us?’ Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” Says the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved; [3] But Esau I have hated, And laid waste his mountains and his heritage For the jackals of the wilderness.” [4] Even though Edom has said, “We have been impoverished, But we will return and build the desolate places,” Thus says the LORD of hosts: “They may build, but I will throw down; They shall be called the Territory of Wickedness, And the people against whom the LORD will have indignation forever. [5] Your eyes shall see, And you shall say, ‘The LORD is magnified beyond the border of Israel.
Although God loved Jacob as a father loves his son, his descendants did not honor the Lord as a son should honor his father. Malachi 1:6-8 says, “A son honors his father, And a servant his master. If then I am the Father, Where is My honor? And if I am a Master, Where is My reverence? Says the LORD of hosts To you priests who despise My name. Yet you say, ‘In what way have we despised Your name?’ [7] “You offer defiled food on My altar, But say, ‘In what way have we defiled You?’ By saying, ‘The table of the LORD is contemptible.’ [8] And when you offer the blind as a sacrifice, Is it not evil? And when you offer the lame and sick, Is it not evil? Offer it then to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you favorably?” Says the LORD of hosts”.
Day 267 is a Genesis – Second Samuel day in the 39th week. Going through any week is like taking a journey through the Bible. Every week has an Old Testament side and a New Testament side. The first four days of the week belong to the Old Testament side and express the 39 books of the Old Testament. The remaining three days of the week constitute the New Testament side and express the 27 books of the New Testament. The first day of the week is the beginning of the Old Testament side of the week; and expresses the first 10 books of the Old Testament and the Bible. In the first 10 books of the Bible, God revealed Himself as Creator and Caretaker. He chose those who aligned with His purpose for blessings; and reserved judgment for those who disregard Him. The first 10 books began with the creation and fall of the man in the image and likeness of God; and ended with the emergence of the man after God’s heart sitting on the throne of God’s choice nation. David was absolutely loyal to God. He gave himself for whatever God wanted. This is a day of aligning with God and becoming a man (woman) after His heart.
DECREE AND DECLARE: God made us in His image and likeness to rule, have dominion, and impose His will on seasons; as He did with the seven days of creation. He decreed what He wanted for each day. We are to decree what is revealed concerning each day. Today, decree the collapse and end of expressions and manifestations of darkness in your life and world. Decree that expressions of light will triumph in this first day of the 39th week. Today, make a quality decision to receive the word of the Lord and act on it without fear or doubts. Make a quality decision to walk in unconditional love. This is a day of sacrificial (tough) love. Today, take time to hear from God. Do not act without His direction. Follow what He says or shows. Although the 36th season is a time of pressures, your loyalty to God and people must shine forth. Today, seek the Lord against disasters in the week. Call upon Him for mercy. Day 267 is the first day of the 39th week. God is First; and the first belongs to Him. This is a day to honor and magnify God. Although we are to honor God every day of the week, the first day of the week is a day of special honor to God. If God is not honored in the first season, He claims His right to be honored with judgment. Disasters in the first season can be traced to dishonoring God in the Season Pl. That is the story of the first book of the Bible. He honors those who honor Him in the first season. Today, honor the Lord in your heart and in all you do; then, look up to the fulfillment of His Word in your life and around you. Happy 267th day.
On this day in 2020, a fuel explosion in Kogi State, Nigeria, killed at least 30 people (including children, and college students).
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