Welcome to the 268th day of the year? Day 268 is the second day of the 39th week; the second day of the fourth week in the sixth 49 days; the 23rd day in the sixth 49 days. This is a second season day. It is September 25 in a Clear year; and September 24 in a Leap year.
The Bible patterns for understanding the 268th day are
The 2nd day of creation narrative
The 2nd book and chapters of the Bible
The 23rd book and chapters of the Bible
The second section of the 39th book of the Bible.
Day 268 is a second day of creation day in the 39th week. On the second day of creation, God made the firmament to thwart and divide the waters. That day, He made way where there was no way. A second day of creation season is a time to say a loud ‘No’ to oppressive monopolies and controlling powers.
Genesis 39 is a good illustration of what could happen on the second day of the 39th week. Joseph did the best he could in the house of his master, Portiphar; yet he ended up in jail; because of victimization. His master’s wife cast lustful eyes on him, made lustful advances and invited him to herself; but Joseph refused. Joseph tried to get her to reason but she was overcome by passion. She caught his clothes and seized him but he ran out and left his clothes in her hands. This became an exhibit against him. She raised her voice, in alarm, against Joseph. She kept Joseph’s clothes until her husband returned. She accused Joseph before her husband. Portiphar was angered by the story and threw Joseph into a special state-VIP-prison. The Lord was with him and made way for him where there was no way. It was Joseph’s NO in this chapter that moved him forward.
Day 268 is a Book of Isaiah day in the sixth 49 days of the year. The 23rd book of the Bible is applicable to the 23rd day in the sixth 49 days of the year. In the 23rd book of the Bible, Isaiah was light to Judah when moral and spiritual darkness threatened to overtake her. He was the monopoly-breaker when Sennacherib rose against Judah. The word of prophecy in his mouth disabled the Assyrian king and his evil purposes. This is also a Psalm-23 day. Psalm 23 is light for those who walk in darkness. Day 268 is a day to rise against tide of oppression and wickedness – with prayer, prophecy, and ‘sanctified rebellion’.
Day 268 is a Malachi 1:9-14 day in the 39th week. Malachi is the 39th book of the Bible; and is applicable to the 39th week. The second section of the four-chapter book is applicable to the second day of the 39th week. In this section, God rejected the ways of His own people who approach Him with dishonor. He opened the door for the Gentile nations to access Him. He refused to be monopolized by those who dishonor Him. He said a loud NO to them. If they repent towards Him and cry out to Him, He would be gracious to them. Day 268 is a day to cry out to God to open or reopen closed doors.
Malachi 1:9-14 says, “But now entreat God’s favor, That He may be gracious to us. While this is being done by your hands, Will He accept you favorably?” Says the LORD of hosts. [10] “Who is there even among you who would shut the doors, So that you would not kindle fire on My altar in vain? I have no pleasure in you,” Says the LORD of hosts, “Nor will I accept an offering from your hands. [11] For from the rising of the sun, even to its going down, My name shall be great among the Gentiles; In every place incense shall be offered to My name, And a pure offering; For My name shall be great among the nations,” Says the LORD of hosts. [12] “But you profane it, In that you say, ‘The table of the LORD is defiled; And its fruit, its food, is contemptible.’ [13] You also say, ‘Oh, what a weariness!’ And you sneer at it,” Says the LORD of hosts. “And you bring the stolen, the lame, and the sick; Thus you bring an offering! Should I accept this from your hand?” Says the LORD. [14] “But cursed be the deceiver Who has in his flock a male, And takes a vow, But sacrifices to the Lord what is blemished- For I am a great King,” Says the LORD of hosts, “And My name is to be feared among the nations”.
Day 268 is First Kings – Proverbs 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 second day of the week is the second day in the Old Testament side of the week; and expresses the second 10 books of the Old Testament and the Bible. In the second 10 books of the Bible, God wanted the kings of Israel to trust Him and lead the nation in the same direction. Beginning with Solomon, the kings of Israel began to patronize Idols. Idol worship became official in the northern kingdom following the split. Judah followed. Prophets rose in this season to call the nation back to God. Eventually, the two kingdoms went into captivity – the north fell to Assyria; and the south to the Babylonians. The Jews did return from captivity after 70 years. The last two books in this section of the Bible (Psalms and Proverbs) show that loss of faith in God is prelude to the loss of all things in the second season; but faith in God is the secret of power and strength. The faithful will triumph in the second season no matter what happens.
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, declare that your faith will not fail; and that the faithful will triumph. Decree the downfall of those who disregard God and trust in themselves or idols, Today, prophesy and overthrow evil controlling powers by the word of the Lord. Mercy makes a way where there is no way. Today is a day of divine intervention and mercy. Today, release the word of the Lord against oppressive mountains in your life and in your world. Raise a cry to God against the proud and wicked in the land.
On this day in history:
In 2018: Bill Cosby was sentenced to 3-10 years in prison for charges of violent sexual assault. World leaders gathered in NY for the 73rd UN General Assembly; and the New Zealand leader attended with her baby. The Swedish Prime Minister was ousted; following a vote of ‘no confidence’.
2020: On this day in 2020, a gas-tanker explosion in Lagos, Nigeria, injured 30 people, razed 23 buildings, event center, and 15 vehicles.
Today, trust God to make a way where there is no way. Proclaim His word, Pray to Him. Praise Him. Today, go with Psalm 23; and trust the Great Shepherd to make a way where there is no way. Happy Day 268!
BORN ON THIS DAY? You were born on this day for a reason. You are part of God’s answer to the problems that are associated with the day you were born. There is a time to be born and you came in your time. You came to be a way-maker. You were born to be a monopoly-breaker. How you fulfill this purpose depends on your field of endeavour. The evil one will want you to be stranded because of closed doors. The kingdom of darkness will want you to be a victim or agent of monopolies – as Egypt would have loved to make Moses an agent of oppression. You cannot defeat the system if you’re working for it! To stand in your ordination, you need to have strength in God, the Way Maker and Monopoly Breaker. You should be strongly connected and make Him your Strength. You need the backing of His Supernatural Power to function effectively in your path and ordination. Today, give thanks to God for your life and strengthen yourself in Him. Happy birthday!
Learn more about this day in history: http://www.timelines.ws/days/09_25.HTML
