Welcome to the 42nd day of the year! Day 42 is the 7th and last day of the sixth week of the year. This is the first major ’42nd’ in the year. The other major ’42nd’ is the 42nd week. The Bible patterns for understanding the 42nd day are 1) the 7th day of creation narrative; 2) the 42nd book of the Bible; 3) the 42nd chapters of the Bible; 4) the last six chapters (19-24) of Joshua, the sixth book of the Bible.
Day 42 is a seventh day of creation day. God ended His work on the seventh day and rested. Then, He blessed and hallowed the seventh day because He rested on it. God did not rest on the seventh day because He was tired; but because He ended His work of creation on that day. He rested on the seventh day to institute rest for man on the seventh day and seventh seasons. He rested on the seventh day to declare the seventh season a ‘season of rest for man’; a season of results without labor. To rest on the seventh day or seventh season means to enjoy the finished work by faith. The work is finished but it is not ended until the beneficiaries of the work enter into the finished work. The seventh season is for terminating unrest and struggles in the lives of people.
Day 42 is a 42nd chapters of the Bible day. The 42nd chapters of the Bible reveal that the 42nd season is for the vindication of those who wait on the Lord. It is for the manifestation of the faithfulness of God in answers to prayers and fulfilment of dreams and expectations. In Genesis 42, Joseph began to see his dreams come true. His brothers came to buy food in Egypt and bowed to him because he was in charge. In Job 42, God turned around the captivity of Job, ended his suffering and restored his fortunes with ‘great interests’. In Psalm 42, the psalmist pants after God in expectation of His intervention; and encourages his soul to hope in God. Isaiah 42 is about God’s Servant who would bring justice to the Gentiles and to all the earth. It is a prophecy about the Messiah. Isaiah 42:6-7 says, “I, the LORD, have called You in righteousness, And will hold Your hand; I will keep You and give You as a covenant to the people, As a light to the Gentiles, [7] To open blind eyes, To bring out prisoners from the prison, Those who sit in darkness from the prison house”. The 42nd season is a time to send delivers and messengers of good news to waiters. In Jeremiah 42, the leaders of the remnant of Judah approached Jeremiah to pray to God and inquire from Him concerning direction for them. He sought God on their behalf; and after ten days, told them God wants them to remain in the land and not run to Egypt – for fear of the king of Babylon. God said He would be gracious to them if they remain in the land; but would ensure they are wiped off if they seek refuge in Egypt. The key to the blessing of the 42nd season is waiting on God. Those who follow their own ways never get blessed in the 42nd season. Ezekiel 42 is about the measurement of the temple; and about the chamber of priests in the temple. Day 42 is a ‘priests and temple’ day. The work of priests is to wait on the Lord. The temple is a physical place for waiting on God.
In the Bible, the number 42 relates to trials and testing – whether 42 years, 42 months (three years and six months), 42 weeks, or 42 days. The 42nd is for restoration following a long season of trials. That is the reason the book of Job ends at the 42nd chapter. That is the reason the Elijah-drought lasted three years and six months (42 months). That is also the reason tribulations in the book of revelation are for 42 months or 1260 days (Revelation 11:2-3; 12:6; 13:5). That is the reason the 42nd book of the Bible opens with the an old Levitical priest giving birth (handing over) to a proclaimer of a new day; a waiting virgin giving birth to the New Dawn; and waiting saints – Simeon and Anna – receiving the dawning of a new day. The ministry of Jesus lasted about 42 months. Matthew, the 40th book, written to Jews, is the end of the waiting season for the Jew. Luke, the 42nd book, written to a Gentile, is the end of the waiting season for the entire world. Matthew 1:17 tells us it took 42 generations from Abraham to Jesus. When Elisha’s Training season was over and his new season was just beginning, 42 Children insulted him and were mauled by two female bears. It was a prophetic statement to the emerging Prophet that his ’42 seasons’ of waiting are over. The 42nd season is for the manifestation or fulfillment of prophecies. It marks the end of toiling and struggling.
God is absolutely faithful! His word is true and He NEVER fails – even if you have to wait a long time. Welcome to a new day and season of experiencing and celebrating the faithfulness of God. Josep’s dream began to come to pass in Genesis 42. God turned around the captivity of Job in Job 42. In Luke, the 42nd book of the Bible, He answered the prayer of Zachariah and Elizabeth; He fulfilled Isaiah’s prophecy of virgin-conception in Mary. In the last chapter of the book, Jesus spoke of sending the Promise of the Father. The expected promise is coming! Today, I come to you, in the name of the Lord, as a messenger of the good news. May He also make you a deliverer and a messenger of the good news to someone waiting somewhere.
Day 42 is a book of Luke day in the first 49 days of the year. Luke is the 42nd book of the Bible. The book of Luke opens with fulfillment of prophecies and answers to prayers. The book of Luke is about accomplishing things through prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit – rather than by might or power. The book is about entering into rest by the release of the power of God.
Day 42 is the day ending the sixth week. If the sixth week is for delivering promises, then, it will not end until the promises have been delivered. In the last chapter of the 42nd book of the Bible, Jesus said, “Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high” (Luke 24:49). This is a day of promise and power. Look up, today, with expectations of God’s word coming true in your life.
Day 42 is a Joshua 22-24 day in the sixth week of the year. Joshua 22-24 is the end of the book. The seventh and last section of the sixth book of the Bible is applicable to the seventh and last day of the sixth week of the year. In Joshua 22, the Reubenites, Gadites, and half tribe of Manasseh were released to return to their portions. In Joshua 23, Joshua gave his farewell address. In Joshua 24, he made a covenant with Israel at Shechem. This is a day to bid farewell to waiting, toiling, and struggling,
Day 42 is a Hebrews – Revelation day in the sixth week. Every week is like a journey through the Bible. Every week also 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 seventh day of the week is the third and last day in the New Testament side of the week; and expresses the third nine books of the New Testament. Today is a day of the last battle and ultimate triumph in the week. The third 9 books of the N.T are books of correction, recovery, and restoration.
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 downfall of the wicked and the lifting and establishment of the just. Today, prophesy and declare war against the enemies of God. Today, raise a cry against wickedness; trust in the Lord, hope in Him, and take refuge in His grace and mercy. Today, prophesy restoration and blessing on God’s people because of the finished work; and prophesy against ungodliness. This is a day of “IT IS DONE”. Today, you will have pleasure by seeking the pleasure of God. Today, make it priority to honor God. Obey Him. If you missed it anywhere, repent and return to God. This is a day to go back to Bethel. Happy 42nd day.
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