Welcome to the 281st day of the year! Day 281 is the first day of the 41st week of the year; the first day of the sixth week in the sixth 49 days; the 36th day in the sixth 49 days of the year. Day 281 is October 8 in a clear year and October 7 in a leap year.
The Bible patterns for understanding the 281st day are
The first day of creation narrative
The first book and chapters of the Bible
The 36th book and chapters of the Bible
The first 3 chapters of the 41st book of the Bible.
Day 281 is a first day of creation day in the 41st week of the year. On the first day of creation, God released light against prevailing darkness by the Word of His mouth; “and there was light”. He divided the light from the darkness. He called the light day; and called the darkness night. On the first day of creation, God manifested as Light; because God is Light and there is no darkness in Him. As a first-season day, this is a day of war between light against darkness – in which light triumphs. Light reveals reality but Darkness hides reality. Day 281 is for reenacting the first day of creation. On this earth today, light will triumph over darkness; and it will happen speedily; because God also created time (evening-and-morning-day-and-night sequence) on the first day. Today, stand on the watch and decree that light overtakes darkness; then, get in the arena and take a stand against darkness. Day 281 is a day of light overcoming darkness. The opposite must not happen.
Day 281 is a Mark 1-3 day in the 41st week. The first 3 chapters of the 41st book of the Bible are applicable to the first day of the 41st week. The opening verse of Mark 1 says the book is about “the beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ”. In the first chapter of the 41st book, Jesus is revealed. John spoke about Him. The Voice from Heaven declared Him to be the son of God; the miraculous works He did testified He is the son of God. Those He healed spoke about Him. His authoritative teaching and words distinguished Him among teachers. Even the demons acknowledged Him. There was so much light around Him that He could not be hidden. Even when He escaped to deserted places, “they came to Him from every direction”. On the other hand, the Light shining through Him fought darkness and delivered many from the frustrating power of spiritual darkness. Where there is light, the truth cannot be hidden; and people cannot be bound and restrained by darkness.
The first chapter of Mark made no room for the genealogy or birth of Jesus Christ. It devoted only 13 verses to the forerunner ministry of John and the baptism and temptations of Jesus. The 41st book of the Bible is about many things happening at the same time. It is ‘good news in a hurry’. The word ‘immediately’ is used in 11 verses in the first two chapters of the book. There are 8 accounts of healing and physical restoration in the first 3 chapters; and in two of those accounts, He healed many. Mark 1:32-34 says, “At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to Him all who were sick and those who were demon-possessed. [33] And the whole city was gathered together at the door. [34] Then He healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons; and He did not allow the demons to speak, because they knew Him”. Mark 3:9-11 says, “So He told His disciples that a small boat should be kept ready for Him because of the multitude, lest they should crush Him. [10] For He healed many, so that as many as had afflictions pressed about Him to touch Him. [11] And the unclean spirits, whenever they saw Him, fell down before Him and cried out, saying, “You are the Son of God.”
Day 281 is a book of Zephaniah season in the sixth 49 days of the year. Zephaniah is the 36th book of the Bible; and is applicable to the 36th day in the sixth 49 days of the year. The book of Zephaniah is God’s declaration of war against Darkness. God is Light and Zephaniah is about the day of the Lord; or the Day of Light. In this book, God declares war against darkness in men and on the earth.
Zephaniah 1:14-18 says, “The great day of the LORD is near; It is near and hastens quickly. The noise of the day of the LORD is bitter; There the mighty men shall cry out. [15] That day is a day of wrath, A day of trouble and distress, A day of devastation and desolation, A day of darkness and gloominess, A day of clouds and thick darkness, [16] A day of trumpet and alarm Against the fortified cities And against the high towers. [17] “I will bring distress upon men, And they shall walk like blind men, Because they have sinned against the LORD; Their blood shall be poured out like dust, And their flesh like refuse.” [18] Neither their silver nor their gold Shall be able to deliver them In the day of the LORD’s wrath; But the whole land shall be devoured By the fire of His jealousy, For He will make speedy riddance of all those who dwell in the land”.
God says in Zephaniah 2:8-13, “I have heard the reproach of Moab, And the insults of the people of Ammon, With which they have reproached My people, And made arrogant threats against their borders. [9] Therefore, as I live,” Says the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, “Surely Moab shall be like Sodom, And the people of Ammon like Gomorrah- Overrun with weeds and saltpits, And a perpetual desolation. The residue of My people shall plunder them, And the remnant of My people shall possess them.” [10] This they shall have for their pride, Because they have reproached and made arrogant threats Against the people of the LORD of hosts. [11] The LORD will be awesome to them, For He will reduce to nothing all the gods of the earth; People shall worship Him, Each one from his place, Indeed all the shores of the nations. [12] “You Ethiopians also, You shall be slain by My sword.” [13] And He will stretch out His hand against the north, Destroy Assyria, And make Nineveh a desolation, As dry as the wilderness”.
Zephaniah 3:8 says, “Therefore wait for Me,” says the LORD, “Until the day I rise up for plunder; My determination is to gather the nations To My assembly of kingdoms, To pour on them My indignation, All My fierce anger; All the earth shall be devoured With the fire of My jealousy”.
This is a day to seek God through prayer and repentance.
Zephaniah 2:1-3 says, “Gather yourselves together, yes, gather together, O undesirable nation, [2] Before the decree is issued, Or the day passes like chaff, Before the LORD’s fierce anger comes upon you, Before the day of the LORD’s anger comes upon you! [3] Seek the LORD, all you meek of the earth, Who have upheld His justice. Seek righteousness, seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden In the day of the LORD’s anger”.
Although God vowed to destroy in the book of Zephaniah, He ended the book with promises of restoration. Zephaniah 3:14-20 says, “Sing, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! [15] The LORD has taken away your judgments, He has cast out your enemy. The King of Israel, the LORD, is in your midst; You shall see disaster no more. [16] In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Do not fear; Zion, let not your hands be weak. [17] The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” [18] “I will gather those who sorrow over the appointed assembly, Who are among you, To whom its reproach is a burden. [19] Behold, at that time I will deal with all who afflict you; I will save the lame, And gather those who were driven out; I will appoint them for praise and fame In every land where they were put to shame. [20] At that time I will bring you back, Even at the time I gather you; For I will give you fame and praise Among all the peoples of the earth, When I return your captives before your eyes,” Says the LORD”.
Day 281 is also a 36th chapters of the Bible day in the sixth 49 days of the year. The 36th chapters reveal that the 36th day is a day of both darkness and light; problems and solutions. Genesis 36 is given to Esau the father of Edomites – the enemies of Israel. In Exodus 36, God called Bezaleel and his company and kind to undertake the work of the tabernacle. In Numbers 36, Moses solved the problem that could arise from the daughters of Zelophehad marrying outside the tribe of Manasseh. Jerusalem and Judah fell to Babylon in Second Chronicles 36; but the chapter ended with the Proclamation of Cyrus allowing the Jews to return and rebuild the Temple at Jerusalem. In Job 36, Elihu proclaims the majesty of God – the Majesty of Light. Psalm 36 opens with the works of the wicked, moved on to the mercies of God, and ends with “Let not the foot of pride come against me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away. [12] There the workers of iniquity have fallen; They have been cast down and are not able to rise”. In Isaiah 36, the king of Assyria threatened Judah and king Hezekiah. That was darkness rising over Judah. In Jeremiah 36, king Jehoiakim burnt Jeremiah’s scroll after hearing the contents of the scroll read to him. Jeremiah rewrote the words of the scroll. The king wanted to turn off the light from God’s word; but Jeremiah brought back the light. The king brought curses upon himself and his family by his arrogance. On this 281st day, darkness may rise; but light will prevail.
Day 281 is a Genesis – Second Samuel day in the 41st 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 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. Today, seek the Lord against disasters in the week as you come into alignment. Call upon Him for mercy. Today, take sides with the Light against darkness. Do not collaborate with darkness or stand in the way of light. Happy 281st day!
BORN ON THIS DAY? You were born on this day for a reason. The day you were born says a lot about who you are and why you are here. You were born on this day because the day ordered and cried for you. You were chosen for this day because you are one of God’s solutions to problems associated with this day. This is a day when darkness seeks to overtake men. This is a day when the Light of God’s presence is needed to drive away the darkness from wickedness. You came into the world on this day because you are an agent of Light. You are a warrior of righteousness. The kingdom of darkness will want you to be her victim or agent. The evil one will want to turn off or neutralize your light and positive influence.. That way, you will not be a threat to the evil kingdom and will not fulfill your mission on earth. The secret of power in your life is to align yourself with God – the Light and refuse to partner or cooperate with darkness. His Presence is the Answer to darkness. Today, give thanks to God for your life and renew your commitment to Him. Happy birthday!
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