Welcome to the 46th day of the year! Day 46 is the fourth day of the seventh week of the year. This is the first major ’46th’ in the year. The other major ’46th’ is the 46th week. The Bible patterns for understanding the 46th day are 1) the fourth day of creation narrative; 2) the 46th book of the Bible; 3) the 46th chapters of the Bible; 4) the fourth three chapters (10-12) of Judges, the seventh book of the Bible.
Day 46 is a fourth day of creation day in the seventh week. The 46th is the fourth in the 7th seven (43-49). On the fourth day of creation, God made the luminaries – sun, moon, and stars. He made them to be illuminating and guiding lights. The lights of the fourth day make announcements that would help you know what you ought to do. They are the bell-ringers. They were the time-regulators before the advent of clocks and calendars. Day 46 is clarification and clarity day. It is a day of war against confusion and disorder. Darkness makes room for deception, stumbling, and fear. God intended the lights of the fourth day to keep these away. Day 46 is a day to be guided and helped by light. It is a day to shine as light to help those sitting in darkness.
Day 46 is book of First Corinthians day in the first 49 days of the year. The church at Corinth was, in many ways, under spiritual darkness. Paul’s first epistle to the Corinthians saved the Church from confusion. The church struggled with, and was threatened by, division, moral challenges, self-conceit, and controversies. The 46th book is an order-book. In this book, Paul said, “Let all things be done decently and in order”. He peached the message of love and tolerance against self-centeredness and pride. Day 46 is a day to forge ahead through unity. It is a day to triumph through love. It is a tine to seek or pursue the glory of God and the good of others. It is a time to come together. The world began to come together in 1946 after WW2. The UN General Assembly held their first session on January 10, 1946, in London and was attended by representatives from 51 nations. 1946 was a Book of First Corinthians year in the 20th century. It was a season to move from division to unity. The revival of supernatural healing and miracles that began June 1946 was another expression of First Corinthians in the year. The Word of God rules! This 46th day of the year is a Book of First Corinthians day. It is a day to experience supernatural unity and togetherness and wholeness in your life, family, community, and nation. Go for it! Let there be unity where there had been division. Let there be healing where there had been disease. Let there be soundness where there had been rottenness. Let there be a witness, today, that God is in you and with you.
Day 46 is a Judges 10-12 day in the seventh week. The fourth three chapters of the seventh book of the Bible is applicable to the fourth day of the seventh week of the year. In the fourth three chapters of Judges, God raised six people to save Israel from her oppressors and enemies; and they judged Israel for a total of 76 years: Tola, Jair, Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon. They were warriors and guiding lights for Israel in a season of great darkness. Jephthah fought in Judges 11 and He was Israel’s judge in the eleventh seven years of the is period. Not much is said or known about the other Judges except the size of their families and how long they judged Israel. The 46th day or season is not about you. It is about you and others. Jephthah’s brothers once rejected him because he was born by a concubine. Their attitude towards him was “we have no need of you”. Time and circumstances proved them wrong. Pride is a destroyer in the 46th season. Jephthah fulfilled a vow that cost him all he had to honor God. His daughter also accepted to be a burnt offering so her father could fulfill his vow to God. The 46th day is a season to make sacrifices for the good of others and for the glory of God. It is not a ‘me – me – me’ season. It is a ‘we-and-us’ season. The war between Ephraimites and Gileadites was rooted in pride and envy. The Ephraimites did not answer Jephthah’s call to help; but after he defeated his enemies, they quarreled with him for going to war without them. They were envious. They just wanted to be part of the victory and success story; not the fight. Day 46 is a season to rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who weep.
Day 46 is a 46th-chapters-of-the-Bible day. The 46th chapters of the Bible reveal that 46th season is a transition season for which one may have concern, or worries, for the future. So, do not allow fear settle in your heart in the 46th season. It is a season to trust in God completely; and not be afraid. A reassuring word is very comforting in this season. That is the reason you need this revelation. In Genesis 46, Jacob and his entire family set out to go to Egypt on the invitation of Pharaoh and Joseph. The Lord spoke to him to not be afraid of going to Egypt. He assured him that everything would go well. You should not be afraid of the unknown or unfamiliar in the 46th season. You should trust in God completely.
In Psalm 46, the psalmist affirms his faith in God as his Refuge and Strength; and declares he would not fear. A refuge is a hiding place in times of trouble. Strength is for exploits and resistance. In the 46th season, God is both Refuge and Strength. The 46th season is a time to hide in God and His word – because of trouble. It is also a time to go forth with the strength of God to resist and subdue the forces of darkness.
Isaiah 46 is a reassuring word from God to the House of Jacob: “Listen to Me, O house of Jacob, And all the remnant of the house of Israel, Who have been upheld by Me from birth, Who have been carried from the womb: [4] Even to your old age, I am He, And even to gray hairs I will carry you! I have made, and I will bear; Even I will carry, and will deliver you” (Isaiah 46:3-4 NKJV).
Jeremiah 46 is a word of judgment against Egypt because the nation did not trust in God. There is also reassuring word to the House of Jacob in the closing verses of this chapter: “But do not fear, O My servant Jacob, And do not be dismayed, O Israel! For behold, I will save you from afar, And your offspring from the land of their captivity; Jacob shall return, have rest and be at ease; No one shall make him afraid. [28] Do not fear, O Jacob My servant,” says the LORD, “For I am with you; For I will make a complete end of all the nations To which I have driven you, But I will not make a complete end of you. I will rightly correct you, For I will not leave you wholly unpunished” (Jeremiah 46:27-28 NKJV).
The 46th season is also a time to play by the rules. You need to be guided in this season. It is not a season to do whatever you want. In Genesis 46, Joseph guided his family how to speak to Pharaoh and what to ask from him. Ezekiel 46 is about rules concerning the Prince’s movements in the sanctuary, his offerings, and property. It is about what you might do and what you must not do. The book of First Corinthians, the 46th book of the Bible, is Paul’s first written guide to the Church at Corinth; to guide her out of confusion. In the 46th season, do not fear; just unite, and follow the rules.
Day 46 is Obadiah – Malachi day in the 7th week. Every week is like 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 fourth day of the week is the day closing the Old Testament side of the week; and expresses the last nine books of the Old Testament. Today is the bridge-day leading to the New Testament side of the week. The books of ‘the minor prophets’ are part of the last 9 books of the O.T. They are about judgment and promises of restoration. Today is a day of light from the Voice of God in the nations. Let His enlightening Voice dominate in your life.
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 an end to something in your life, family, business, community, and nation. Today, raise your voice against wickedness and oppression wherever it is found. Prophesy! Prophesy!! Prophesy!!! Today, also pray to be more sensitive in the spirit; to pick up necessary signals that would help you triumph over the enemy and keep darkness away. Today, pray to be delivered from falling into temptation. Pray to be preoccupied with the person of God; and to be focused on His mandate and His revealed purpose for your life. Be careful to weigh every decision in light of God’s purpose for your life; and God’s purpose for the time. Today, proclaim an end to woes and declare the dawn of a new day. Today, take your stand on God’s word; declare your faith in God; enjoy the gift of relationship others, and refuse to fear. Happy 46th day!
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