Welcome to the 259th day of the year! Day 259 is the seventh and last day of the 37th week; the seventh day of the second week in the sixth 49 days; the fourteenth day in the sixth 49 days of the year. This is a seventh-season day. It is September 16 (the 16th day of the ninth month) in a Clear Year; and September 15 in a Leap Year. The Bible patterns for understanding Day 259 are the 7th day of creation narrative, the 7th section of the 37th book of the Bible, and the 14th book and chapters of the Bible.
Day 259 is a seventh day of creation day. The seventh day or season is a divinely appointed season of rest. It is not just about resting physically but also about getting relief from yokes and burdens. God intended the season to be a season of freedom from laborious toil and struggles. It is a season healing and deliverance. It is a season when troubles end. The walls of Jericho fell after Israel marched around it once every day for six days; and seven times on the seventh day. Naaman was healed of leprosy after dipping himself seven times in River Jordan; by the command of Prophet Elisha. Jesus particularly chose the seventh day for His healing acts. The rest of the season is ‘rest in God’. It is the rest that comes from trusting God. The intention of God is to give rest, in the seventh season, to those who trust Him.
Psalms 37 speaks of this rest that comes from trusting God. Psalm 37:1-11 says, “Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. [2] For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. [3] Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. [4] Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. [5] Commit your way to the LORD, Trust also in Him, And He shall bring it to pass. [6] He shall bring forth your righteousness as the light, And your justice as the noonday. [7] Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. [8] Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret – it only causes harm. [9] For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the LORD, They shall inherit the earth. [10] For yet a little while and the wicked shall be no more; Indeed, you will look carefully for his place, But it shall be no more. [11] But the meek shall inherit the earth, And shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace”.
Day 259 is a Haggai 2:20-23 day. The last section of the 37th book of the Bible is applicable to the last day of the 37th week of the year. In this section of the book, the Lord speaks as a Savior taking up the battle of His people against their enemies. Haggai 2:20-23 says, “And again the word of the LORD came to Haggai on the twenty-fourth day of the month, saying, [21] “Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying: ‘I will shake heaven and earth. [22] I will overthrow the throne of kingdoms; I will destroy the strength of the Gentile kingdoms. I will overthrow the chariots And those who ride in them; The horses and their riders shall come down, Every one by the sword of his brother. [23] ‘In that day,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘I will take you, Zerubbabel My servant, the son of Shealtiel,’ says the LORD, ‘and will make you like a signet ring; for I have chosen you,’ says the LORD of hosts.” The seventh-season day like Day 259 is a day of war and destruction against the enemies of the Lord; it’s a day of intervention and deliverance for the people of God. Day 259 is a day of the Lord’s battle.
Day 259 is a Book of Second Chronicles day in the sixth 49 days of the year. In this book, Solomon built and completed the temple of God. Israel had rest from war in the 40 years of Solomon’s reign. When Judah began to decline spiritually, God raised great kings in Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah, to lead the nation back to God. The last chapter of the book has both the account of the fall of Judah and the account of the restoration of Judah. The book ended with good news – the proclamation of Cyrus to free the Jews to return and rebuild the House of God in Jerusalem. Day 259 is a day of intervention and rest.
On this day in 2020, Israel signed a peace treaty with two Arab States – United Arab Emirate and Bahrain – at the White House. They took a stand for Israel’s rest.
Day 259 is a Hebrews – Revelation day in the 37th 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. Day 259 is a day of the last battle and ultimate triumph in the 37th week. The third 9 books of the N.T are books of correction, recovery, and restoration.
DECREE AND DECLRE: 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. Today, God will fight for you. Put your confidence in God and trust Him to take on your battles. The wicked may seem to be winning or to have won; but the Lord is at work to bring down the wicked. This is a day of divine intervention. Happy 259th day!
BORN ON THIS DAY? You were born in this season for a reason. The day you were born is clue to who you are and what you came to do in the world. Things happen in their time. Children are born in their times to be part of the Creator’s solution to problems associated with the day they were born – even problems that could have hindered you from being born. You were born on the seventh day of the 37th week because you were born to be a saviour and deliverer. You were born to give people rest from their troubles and struggles. How you do this depends on your field of labor – philanthropy, medicine, politics, religion, business and so on. Since you were born to free people from their struggles, the evil one will labor to surround you with distress so you will never rise to help others. The kingdom of darkness may tempt you to dishonor God with your life – so your life will become a battle ground. Do not live a self-centred life. Live your life to please God and have compassion for people. That is the secret of success for the September 16 baby. Today, give thanks to God for your life and make a commitment to be help people as much as possible. Happy birthday!
Learn more about this day in history: http://timelines.ws/days/09_16.HTML
