Welcome to the 288th day of the year! Day 288 is the first day of the 42nd week; the first day of the seventh week in the sixth 49 days; and the 43rd day in the sixth 49 days. It is both a first season day and a 43rd season day. Day 288 is October 15 in a clear year and October 14 in a leap year.
The Bible patterns for understanding the 288th day are
The 1st day of creation narrative
The 1st book and chapters of the Bible
The 43rd book and chapters of the Bible
The first four chapters of the 42nd book of the Bible (Luke 1-4).
Day 288 is a first day of creation day. God created light and time on the first day of creation. On that day, God dismantled darkness with light. Knowledge, truth, and righteousness are all expressions of light. Light is the expression of God; because “God is Light and there is no darkness in Him. The light of the first day of creation was a manifestation of God. Light is the Firstborn of God; and the Fairborn of God is light. Day 288 is another day for light to triumph over darkness. It is another day of triumph against the kingdom of darkness.
Day 288 is a book of John day in the sixth 49 days. John is the 43rd book of the Bible; and is applicable to the 43rd day in the sixth 49 days of the year. In the book of John, Jesus is called the light of the world. He came that those who sit in darkness may see light. Day 288 in the sixth 49 days is a day of darkness pierced by light. Darkness will manifest through confusion and mental darkness; but by the light that is in you by the presence of God in your heart and the word of faith in your mouth, the darkness will be dispelled. This is the day of light against darkness. It is a day to war with revealed truth. It is a day to shine as light amid darkness. It is a day to make things happen by the force of light (revealed truth) and the spoken word. This is a day to solve problems by the spoken Word as God did in Genesis 1 and as Jesus did in the book of John. Happy first day of the week! If the light does not shine, darkness will prevail. Since Day 288 is a day of light, it means it is a day to see things clearly.
In the book of John, Jesus is also called the Son of God; and the Manifestation of the Father.
Day 288 is both a book of Genesis day and a book of John day. Both books open with light shining in darkness. In Genesis, God said, “Let there be light” and there was light. In John, the word of God (Who became flesh and dwelt among us) is the light of the world. This Light shines in darkness and the darkness does not master or comprehend it. Both books open with “In the beginning”. In the book of Genesis, God made man in His image and likeness – and kept His eyes on those who would represent His thoughts on earth. In John, Jesus said, “I and my Father are one”; and “If you have seen me, you have seen my Father”.
Genesis opens with “In the beginning, God….”: Genesis 1:1-5 says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. [2] The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. [3] Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light. [4] And God saw the light, that it was good; and God divided the light from the darkness. [5] God called the light Day, and the darkness He called Night. So the evening and the morning were the first day”. John 1:1-5 says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] He was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. [4] In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. [5] And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it”.
Both Genesis and John have things to say about eyes being opened. The fall of man happened because man was deceived to believe she was blind and needed to see. In John 9:39, Jesus said, “For judgment I have come into this world, that those who do not see may see, and that those who see may be made blind.” The word ‘see’ is used in 513 verses in the entire New Testament but in 91 verses in the book of John alone.
Day 288 is a Luke 1-4 day in the 42nd week. The first 4 chapters of the 42nd book of the Bible is applicable to the first day of the 42nd week. The first foir chapters of Luke is about John and Jesus – their conception, birth, growth, and start-up. Those four chapters are about the beginnings of both Jesus and John. The third chapter ends with the genealogy of Jesus traced to Adam. The fourth chapter is about the temptation of Jesus and the beginning of His public ministry. Day 288 is a day of new beginnings. The word ‘beginning’ is not only used in the first chapters of Genesis and John, it is also used in the first chapter of Luke. Take a look at the first three verses: [1] Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, [2] just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us, [3] it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus, This is the day of the revelation of the Hidden Light.
This is a Genesis – Second Samuel day in the 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.
COMMAND THE MORNING: 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 is a new beginning! Light is rising over darkness. It is a day of prevailing through prayer. Happy 288th Day!
On this day in 2018, Boko Haram executes Red Cross Aid worker, Hausa Liman. Russian Orthodox Church split with Constantinople over Ukraine. Feminist protesters threw Moldova bombs at church over anti-abortion ruling. Scott Morrison, Australian prime Minister backs the idea that moving Australian Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem is sensible.
Learn more about this day in history: http://timelines.ws/days/10_15.HTML
