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Day 122: The Mystery of May 2

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Nkem Okemiri
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Welcome to the 122nd day of the year! Day 122 is the third day of the 18th week or the third day of the fourth week in the third 49 days, or the 24th day in the third 49 days. Day 122 is a third season day. The key Bible patterns for understanding this day are the second day of creation narrative, the 121st psalm, and the third six chapters (13-18) of the eighteenth book of the Bible.

Day 122 is a third day of creation day in the 18th week. On the third day of creation, God delivered and manifested the earth from the dominion of the waters. He removed the waters from sitting over the earth and set boundaries for it. He also commanded the dry ground to bring forth life in form of vegetation. Day 122 is a day of liberation. It is a day of drawing life out of death; of drawing freshness out of dryness. It is day of deliverance, manifestation, and productivity. On the third day of creation, God revealed the earth to be a sustaining platform – a place to stand upon. Day 122 is a solid-platform-day. This day, the Lord will give you a place to stand.

Day 122 is a Job 13-18 day in the 18th week. The third sixth chapters of the eighteenth book of the Bible is applicable to the third day of the eighteenth week of the year. This section of Job is is filled with words of ‘death and dying’. Job opened this section in the thirteenth and fourteenth chapters. Job 14:7-12,14 says, “For there is hope for a tree, If it is cut down, that it will sprout again, And that its tender shoots will not cease. [8] Though its root may grow old in the earth, And its stump may die in the ground, [9] Yet at the scent of water it will bud And bring forth branches like a plant. [10] But man dies and is laid away; Indeed he breathes his last And where is he? [11] As water disappears from the sea, And a river becomes parched and dries up, [12] So man lies down and does not rise. Till the heavens are no more, They will not awake Nor be roused from their sleep. [14] If a man dies, shall he live again? All the days of my hard service I will wait, Till my change comes”. Eliphaz answered him in the fifteenth chapter. Job spoke again in the sixteenth and seventeenth chapters. Bildad returned in the 18th chapter. All are words of hopeless. Day 122 is not a day of despair but of hope. It is a day to be glad for what is ahead.

Day 122 is Ecclesiastes – Amos day in the 18th week. Going through any week is like going the Bible. The third day of the week expresses the third 10 books of the Bible. The third ten books of the Bible include the prophetic books. They indicate that Day 122 is for receiving and declaring the word of the Lord.

Day 122 is a book of Jeremiah day in the third 49 days of the year. Jeremiah is the 24th book of the Bible and is applicable to the 24th day in the third 49 days. Jeremiah is a book of overthrows and establishment. The prophet was called by God to bring down some nations and raise others. He prophesied the fall of Judah and other kingdoms and of the rising and falling of Babylon. Day 122 is a day to heed God’s call to overthrow and plant by the word of the Lord.

Day 122 is a Psalm 122 day. This psalm speaks of standing within the gates of Jerusalem. This is a third season psalm. This psalm is divided into three sections.

The first is about the psalmist’s feeling when he was called to go the house of the Lord. “I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the LORD.” [2] Our feet have been standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem!”

The second is the description of Jerusalem.

– “Jerusalem is built As a city that is compact together,
– Where the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, To the Testimony of Israel, To give thanks to the name of the LORD.
– For thrones are set there for judgment, The thrones of the house of David.”

The third is the call to pray for Jerusalem.
“Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you. Peace be within your walls, Prosperity within your palaces.” For the sake of my brethren and companions, I will now say, “Peace be within you.” Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek your good.”

Psalm 122 is a psalm of revival. It’s a psalm of returning to the ground of the temple and the throne. This third of the 18th seven psalms could be applied to the third fourteen years of the eighteenth century (1729-1742). This was the season of the emergence of Jonathan Edwards, the first Moravian missionaries, George Whitfield, John and Charles Wesley, and the Great Awakening. Those were the voices saying to their generation, “Let us go to the house of the Lord”. The House of the Lord (the place of His presence) is a solid platform.

The eighteenth season is a season of revival. The house of God (the place of prayer) is key in the eighteenth season.

Day 122 is Ecclesiastes – Amos Day in the 18th 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 third day of the week is the third day in the Old Testament side of the week; and expresses the third 10 books of the Old Testament and the Bible. In the third 10 books of the Bible, God sent His prophets to speak to the people. They confronted the people, warned them against judgment, comforted the faithful, and brought judgment on the arrogant. The third day is for the overthrow of the rebellious and establishment of the humble and just. How you fare in this season depends on your attitude and response to the word of God. This is a day of prophetic confrontation and judgment.

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. This is a day of manifestation. Do not be afraid to take a stand for the Lord. It is a season to come out of hiding and obscurity. It is a day to overthrow oppression and the oppressor. It is a day to establish the humble. 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, be ready to hear His voice and respond by faith. Expect breakthrough. Be willing to sacrifice. Walk by faith! This is a day of breakthrough and pushing through barriers in the week. This is a day of unveiling. It is a day of answers to prayers. Today, pray for the overthrow of dysfunctional systems in the nations and in the church. Pray that God will make a way for the manifestation of hidden platforms and producers. Pray also that the forgotten functional people and things be remembered, recognized, and restored. Today, remember that when God delivers and manifests, it is for service and production. Do not consume His mercy on your lust. On this third day of the week, the oppressor will go down and the humble shall be delivered. Today, may your heart be healed of despair. May it rather be filled with hope and joy. Happy Day 122!

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Day 121: The Mystery of May 1

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Nkem Okemiri
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Welcome to the 121st day of the year! Day 121 is the second day of the eighteenth week; or the second day of the fourth week in the third 49 days; or the 23rd day in the third 49 days. It is a second-season day. Day 121 is May 1 in a clear year; and April 30 in a leap year. The key Bible patterns for understanding this day are the second day of creation narrative, the 121st psalm, and the second six chapters (7-12) of the eighteenth book of the Bible. 

Day 121 is a second day of creation day in the 18th week. The second day is for helping and making a way where there is no way. On the second day, God released the firmament to divide the impassable block of waters. The second season is a time of war against barriers. It is a time to get help from God – especially through prayers. The help God gives in the second season thwarts monopolies, breaks controlling powers, and gives breathing space.

Day 121 is a Job 7-12 day in the 18th week. In this passage, The Second six chapters of the 18th book of the Bible are applicable to the third day of the eighteenth week of the year. In this section of the book of Job, Bildad and Zophar attacked Job for his utterances. He answered back; and in the twelfth chapter, paints a great picture of God as Barrier-breaker. Job 12:13-25 says, “With Him are wisdom and strength, He has counsel and understanding. [14] If He breaks a thing down, it cannot be rebuilt; If He imprisons a man, there can be no release. [15] If He withholds the waters, they dry up; If He sends them out, they overwhelm the earth. [16] With Him are strength and prudence. The deceived and the deceiver are His. [17] He leads counselors away plundered, And makes fools of the judges. [18] He loosens the bonds of kings, And binds their waist with a belt. [19] He leads princes away plundered, And overthrows the mighty. [20] He deprives the trusted ones of speech, And takes away the discernment of the elders. [21] He pours contempt on princes, And disarms the mighty. [22] He uncovers deep things out of darkness, And brings the shadow of death to light. [23] He makes nations great, and destroys them; He enlarges nations, and guides them. [24] He takes away the understanding of the chiefs of the people of the earth, And makes them wander in a pathless wilderness. [25] They grope in the dark without light, And He makes them stagger like a drunken man”.

Day 121 is a book of Isaiah day in the third 49 days of the year. The 23rd book of the Bible is applicable to the 23rd day in the third 49 days. Isaiah was a prophetic helper to kings of Judah – especially Hezekiah. His prophetic ministry helped the king against Sennacherib. Day 121 is a day of supernatural help to make way where there’s no way.

Day 121 is First Kings – Proverbs day in the 18th 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 by the power and wisdom of God no matter what happens.

Day 121 is a Psalm 121 day. This psalm is an affirmation of faith in God as Helper, Keeper, and Preserver. Preservation is a great need in the eighteenth season.

Psalm 121:1-2 says, “ I will lift up my eyes to the hills- From whence comes my help? [2] My help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. 

Help comes God in the second season. Psalm 121:3-8 discloses the consequences of having God as Helper:

1. [3] He will not allow your foot to be moved; 

2. He who keeps you will not slumber. [4] Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep. [5] The LORD is your keeper; The LORD is your shade at your right hand. 

3. [6] The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night. 

4. [7] The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. 

5. [8] The LORD shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.

Today, affirm your faith in God as your Source of help, as your Keeper, and Preserver. 

Personalize the psalm in this way:

“MY help comes from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth. He will not allow MY foot to be moved; He who keeps ME will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps ME shall neither slumber nor sleep. The LORD is MY keeper; The LORD is MY shade at MY right hand. The sun shall not strike ME by day, nor the moon by night. The LORD shall preserve ME from all evil; He shall preserve MY soul. The LORD shall preserve MY going out and MY coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore”. Amen!!!

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 against evil controlling powers and overthrow them 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. Today, trust God to make a way where there is no way. Proclaim His word, Pray to Him. Praise Him!

This day in 2022, a 3-story building collapsed in Ebute-meta, Lagos, Nigeria, killing at least 8 people and injuring about 23 others.

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Day 120: The Mystery of April 30

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Nkem Okemiri
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Welcome to the 120th day of the year! Day 120 is the first day of the eighteenth week; the first day of the fourth week in the third 49 days; the 22nd day in the third 49 days. Day 120 is a first season day.  It is a “Let there be light” season. It is also a 22nd season day; a day to make an end. Day 120 is April 30 in a clear year; and April 29 in a leap year. The key Bible patterns for understanding Day 120 are the first day of creation narrative, Psalm 120, and the first six chapters of the eighteenth book of the Bible.

Day 120 is a first day of creation day. On the first day of creation, God released Light against the darkness that covered the face of the waters. Light signifies truth, life, knowledge, Wisdom and understanding. Darkness represents lies, untruth, error, deception, ignorance, and the likes. Darkness does not kill but it blind-folds, confuses and frustrates. The first season is a season to war against darkness; through light. Light reveals, exposes, and guides. Often, the first day of the week is the key to understanding the week. Adolf Hitler died on the 120th day of 1945, two days after Benito Mussolini was hanged; and ten days after his 56th birthday. He was overwhelmed by darkness and died of suicide.

Day 120 is a Psalm 120 day. This psalm is a testimony of deliverance from distress. It is also a prayer to be delivered from lying lips, deceitful tongue, and false tongue – those who create troubles with the tongue. Psalm 120:1-7 says, “In my distress I cried to the LORD, And He heard me. [2] Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips And from a deceitful tongue. [3] What shall be given to you, Or what shall be done to you, You false tongue? [4] Sharp arrows of the warrior, With coals of the broom tree! [5] Woe is me, that I dwell in Meshech, That I dwell among the tents of Kedar! [6] My soul has dwelt too long With one who hates peace. [7] I am for peace; But when I speak, they are for war.” Meshech relates to warriors; the tents of Kedar is dark. (Ezekiel 27:13; 32:26; 38:2-3; 39:1 and Song of Songs 1:5). Bringing Meshech and Kedar together speaks of the warriors of darkness. Day 120 is a day of distress and battles against darkness. Today, pray to be delivered from lying tongues. The devil is the Chief Lying Tongue. He twists and contradicts God’s word. He wants us to doubt what says and believe what God did not say. 

Day 120 is a Job 1-6 day. The first six chapters of the 18th book of the Bible is applicable to the first day of the 18th week. The first six chapters of this book is the foundation of the book. It is the key to understanding the entire book. It is the light of the book. Without them the eighteenth book of the Bible would be enshrouded in darkness. In Job 1 and 2, God permitted Satan, in the trial of Jobs faith, to destroy all that Job had. He first lost his children, possessions, and business. His faith did not fail. Satan requested to touch his body and health and got permission to do so. That was more devastating. In the third chapter, Job spoke up, complained, and wished to die. In the fourth and fifth chapters, one of his friends, Eliphaz, replied him. Job charged back in the sixth chapter and then, words continued pouring out. Day 120 is the key to understanding the eighteenth week. The rest of the week could be about what happened on this Day 120.

Day 120 is a Song of Songs Day in the third 49 days of the year. Song of Songs is the 22nd book of the Bible; and is applicable to the 22nd day in the third 49 days of the year. The 22nd book of the Bible is a love song about a couple – a bridegroom and a bride. It foreshadowed the love relationship between God and His people or Christ and His Church. The 22nd season is for expressing love. It is a day to demonstrate and consummate our love for God. This is the first day of the week. God is first and the first belongs to Him. Love for God is the key to victory this 120th day and the rest of the 18th week.

Day 120 is a Genesis – Second Samuel day in the 18th week. Journeying through any seven day season is like taking a journey through the Bible – from Genesis to Revelation. The first four days of the week express the 39 books of the Old Testament; and the remaining three days express the 27 books of the New Testament. The first ten books of the Bible are applicable to the first day of the week. The first ten books of the Bible are about God’s search for a man. He searched from Adam to David; and found the man after His heart. Day 120 is for honoring God and pursuing His pleasure and seeking His glory. It is a day to demonstrate to Him that He is the first in all things.

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, the Lord will deliver your life, and all you have, from enemies that seek your downfall. Happy 120th day!

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Day 119: The Mystery of April 28

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Nkem Okemiri
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Welcome to the 119th day of the year! Day 119 is the seventh day of the seventeenth week. It is also the 21st day (seventh day of the third week) in the third 49 days of year. It is a seventh-season day. Day 119 is April 29 in a clear year; and April 28 in a leap year. The key Bible patterns for understanding the 119th day are the seventh day of creation narrative, Psalm 119, and the last chapter of the book of Esther, the 21st book of the Bible, and the last nine books of the Bible. 

Day 119 is a seventh day of creation day in the 17th week. God did four things on the seventh day of creation:

1. He ended the work of creation. So, the seventh season is an end-time.

2. He rested. So, the seventh season is a season of mandatory rest to commemorate God’s rest. Day 119 is a day to enter into the rest of God for the week. 

3. He blessed the seventh day. So, the seventh day is not just a season of blessings; it is a blessed season. Day 119 is a blessed day.

4. He sanctified the seventh day. So, the seventh season is a sacred season. The seventh season is Holy to the Lord.

God intends Day 119 to be a blessed day rather than a day of curses. He made it to be a holy day of pursuing His pleasure alone. He wants it to be a day of rest from toils and labors. Faith in the word of God, announcing and revealing the will and work of God, is one way to enter into the rest God intends for this season. 

Day 119 is an Esther 10 day in the 17th week. In the last section (tenth chapter) of the 17th book of the Bible. In the tenth chapter, Mordecai became the king’s deputy and ruler of the land. The land and the people rested from trouble. Esther 10:1-3 says, “And King Ahasuerus imposed tribute on the land and on the islands of the sea. Now all the acts of his power and his might, and the account of the greatness of Mordecai, to which the king advanced him, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Media and Persia? For Mordecai the Jew was second to King Ahasuerus, and was great among the Jews and well received by the multitude of his brethren, seeking the good of his people and speaking peace to all his countrymen”. Day 119 is a day of triumph and rest from the troubles of the week.

Day 119 is a book of Ecclesiastes day in the third 49 days of the year. The 21st book of the Bible is applicable to the 21st day in the third 49 days. The book of Ecclessistes is about the answer to the meaning of life and existence. Life is not about power, possessions, or pleasure. It is aboit fulfilling the purpose and pleasure of the Creator. Everything ends with God. Day 119 is a day of preoccupation with God’s word. Ecclesiastes 12:13 says, “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all”.

Day 119 is a Psalm 119 day. The 119th psalm is applicable to the 119th day of the year. This is a seventh-season psalm. Psalm 119 is longest communion-prayer in the Bible. 173 verses of communion with God! It opens with “Blessed are the undefined in the way”. It is the longest psalm and chapter of the Bible. This psalm is about the perfect, seven-dimensional, word of God (law, commandments, precepts, statutes, testimonies, Word, judgments). Holding on to the word is the way to peace and rest in the seventh season. Nothing else matters as the word of God in a seventh season. Psalm 119 is communion with God about the perfection and sufficiency of God’s word and the psalmist’s confidence in, and commitment to, the Word. He tells God how he delights and trusts in the Word, how he hopes in it, how it has helped him, how he longs for it, and expects it to be fulfilled in his life. Psalm 119 is a dedicated chapter of the Bible. It is dedicated to the Word of God in all its forms (law, commandments, statutes, precepts, testimonies, judgments, word, ordinances). Day 119 is like a holy day given to meditation on the word of God. Day 119 is a Word-of-God day. Psalm 119 is the outpouring of a heart that cherishes God’s Word to God Himself. He poured out his heart to God about God’s Word. This psalm has 22 divisions expressing the comprehensiveness of the word of God. Psalm 119 has 22 sections of 8 verses each. Each section has a Hebrew letter for a title. The Hebrew alphabet has 22 letters. Psalm 119 teaches that God’s word runs from the beginning to the end as in A-Z (or Aleph and Tav). Day 119 is an end-day for concluding the work of the week; and it should end with credits to, and preoccupation wiith, God’s word. It is a day to commune with the Creator and stay your heart on the word.

Day 119 is a Hebrews – Revelation day in the 17th 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. The last 9 books of the Bible are books of correction, recovery and restoration in the New Testament. They are end time books. Day 119 is a day of recovery and making all things new. Today is a day of the last battle and ultimate triumph in the week. The third 9 books of the N.T are books of correction, recovery, and restoration.

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 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. Day 119 is a day of ultimate triumph. It is a day to take delivery of promises. It is a day to have and to become. It is a day of communion with God. It is a day of meditation on the word of God. It is a day to be spent in God’s presence. Happy 119th day!

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Day 118: The Mystery of April 28

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Nkem Okemiri
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Welcome 118th day of the year! Day 118 is the sixth day of the seventeenth week. It is the sixth day of the third week in the third 49 days of the year. It is the 20th day in the third 49 days. It is a sixth-season day. Day 118 is April 28 in a clear year; and April 27 in a leap year. The basic Bible patterns for understanding Day 118 are the sixth day of creation narrative, Psalm 118, and the sixth chapter of the seventeenth book of the Bible. The 20th book and chapters of the Bible are also applicable.

Day 118 is sixth day of creation day in the 17th week. On the sixth day, God perfected (completed) the creation of flesh. He made land-animals and made Man in His image and likeness. He blessed man with dominion, fruitfulness, and multiplication; and communicated with him concerning provisions. He gave Man authority to rule over His creation. The sixth season is for possessing our possessions through receiving Divine instructions. It is a season to win battles through the power and wisdom of God. It is season of exploits by the right hand of God. It is God’s season of battle with, and triumph over, His enemies. Day 118 is a day of conflict in which forces that express God are to dominate those that do not express God.

Day 118 is an Esther-chapter-9 day in the 17th week. The 9th chapter and sixth section of the 17th book of the Bible is applicable to the sixth day of the 17th week of the year. In the ninth chapter of the Book of Esther, on the day that the Jews were to be annihilated, the opposite happened. The Jews overpowered their foes, killed thousands of them, and celebrated. The ten sons of Haman were also hanged on the gallows. This chapter of Esther is the foundation of the annual Jewish feast of Purim. Day 118 is the season of the downfall and shame of the enemies of God. Benito Mussolini, the fascist prime minister of Italy was executed and hung upside down on the 118th day of 1945; three months before his 62nd birthday. Day 118 is a day to silence enemies of righteousness permanently.

Day 118 is a book of Proverbs day in the third 49 days of the year. The 20th book of the Bible is applicable to the 20th day in the third 49 days. The 20th book of the Bible indicates that the 20th season is a season of conflict between the godly and the ungodly, and between the wise and the foolish. It is a season to win battles by following principles of divine wisdom.

Day 118 is a Psalm 118 day. This psalm is about giving thanks to God, reposing conference in God, warring against the enemy, deliverance from death and all adversaries.

THANKSGIVING: This psalm is a call for thanksgiving to God for His everlasting mercies. Psalm 118:1-5,29 says, “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. [2] Let Israel now say, “His mercy endures forever.” [3] Let the house of Aaron now say, “His mercy endures forever.” [4] Let those who fear the LORD now say, “His mercy endures forever.” “I called on the LORD in distress; The LORD answered me and set me in a broad place. [29] Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever”.

TRUST IN GOD: Psalm 118 is a call to trust in God. The psalmist in Psalm 118:6-9 says,”The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? [7] The LORD is for me among those who help me; Therefore I shall see my desire on those who hate me. [8] It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man. [9] It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes”.

WARFARE AND VICTORY: Psalm 118 is a psalm of confidence in God – even in the face of death. Here, the psalmist is not just taking refuge in God but also fighting from God. He is not running or hiding from the enemies but declaring war against them in the name of the Lord. Day 118 is a day of battles. It is a 6th season day. It is a 20th season day. The sixth season is a season of war. Psalm 118:10-16 says, “All nations surrounded me, But in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. [11] They surrounded me, Yes, they surrounded me; But in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. [12] They surrounded me like bees; They were quenched like a fire of thorns; For in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. [13] You pushed me violently, that I might fall, But the LORD helped me. [14] The LORD is my strength and song, And He has become my salvation. [15] The voice of rejoicing and salvation Is in the tents of the righteous; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly. [16] The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly. 

DELIVERANCE FROM DEATH: Psalm 118 is a about victory over death. The spirit of death parades in the sixth season but the Lord preserves His own. Psalm 118:17-18 says, “I shall not die, but live, And declare the works of the LORD. The LORD has chastened me severely, But He has not given me over to death”. Declare this psalm over your life today.

TRIUMPHANT PRAISE AND CELEBRATION: Psalm 118 is about the celebration of triumph. Day 118 is a day of victory-celebration. Psalm 118:19-28 says, “Open to me the gates of righteousness; I will go through them, And I will praise the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD, Through which the righteous shall enter. I will praise You, For You have answered me, And have become my salvation. The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the LORD’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes. This is the day the LORD has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I pray, O LORD; O LORD, I pray, send now prosperity. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! We have blessed you from the house of the LORD. God is the LORD, And He has given us light; Bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar. You are my God, and I will praise You; You are my God, I will exalt You”.

Day 118 is Ephesians – Philemon day in the 17th 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. This sixth day of the week is the second day in the New Testament side of the week; and expresses the second nine books of the New Testament. The second 9 books of the New Testament (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon) are books of instruction. The pastoral epistles of Paul are in this section. In those books, Paul guided churches and his associates in their ministries. The second 9 books of the N.T are mentoring books. This section of the Bible is for “the preparation of the man of God”. Day 118 is a day to succeed through guidance.

Today is a day to triumph in warfare through instructions.

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 and declare war against the enemies of God. Today, prophesy restoration and blessing on God’s people because of the finished work; and prophesy against ungodliness. Today, show that your primary allegiance is to the God of Israel. You are made in the image and likeness of God. This is a day to commemorate and relive the creation of man in the image and likeness of God. Today, make your way back to the Lord. Even if you are not a backslider, you can still get closer to the goal of expressing the Lord – as His image and likeness. Today, stand out for God as His representative and look into your life, and look around, for things and areas that need to be conformed to God’s standards. Today, pray that the kingdom comes, by the word of God, to establish God’s will in your life, family, church, community, nation; and in the nations of the world. May the Lord honor you today; and with all who have labored secretly for His name. Happy 118th day!

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Day 10: The Mystery of January 10

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Nkem Okemiri
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Welcome to the tenth day of the year! Day 10 is the third day of the second week; and tenth day in the first 49 days of the year. This the 10th day of the first month. Joshua 4:19 says, “Now the people came up from the Jordan on the tenth day of the first month, and they camped in Gilgal on the east border of Jericho”. Although Joshua 4: 19 refers to the first Hebrew month, it is applicable to any other tenth day of the first month. This is a day to come up from the water. It is a day of completing victory over the waters. As the priests who bore the ark stepped out of Jordan, the waters resumed flowing as before. This is a day of stepping up and forward victoriously from a major victory. Day 10 is a turning point. It was on the 10th day of the first month that God told Israel to select the Passover Lamb. It is the signal day for the last conquest.

Day 10 is a third day of creation day. On the third day of creation, the waters were gathered together in one place and the dry ground appeared, and brought forth vegetation at the command of God. God did not send the earth to displace the waters; as He used light to fight darkness; and the firmament to fight the waters. God is Warrior on the third day. It is a season when things happen by the glory of God. The third day is day of battle for platforms and sustainers. The third season is for overthrowing oppression and raising platforms for good. The battle against the waters that began on the second day was completed on the third day. The third day is a day of SPECIFICITY: “Let the waters…be gathered together in ONE PLACE”. The third day is a day EMERGENCE and MANIFESTATION: “Let the dry ground appear”.  The third day is a day of PRODUCTION – BRINGING FORTH PRODUCERS: “Let the earth bring forth grass…that YIELDS seed…and tree that YIELDS fruit….” 

Day 10 is a book of Second Samuel day. The book of Second Samuel is the tenth book of the Bible. In this book, God completed the overthrow of the house of Saul; and David became king over United Israel. David subdued the surrounding nations, raised mighty men, and established Israel as a force to reckon with. God fights for his own in the tenth season. The tenth book of the Bible opens with David’s song about the fall of the mighty. The mighty fall in the tenth season to make room for new productive platforms.

Day 10 is a ‘tenth chapters of the Bible’ day. The tenth season is Heaven’s last-battle season that makes way for those who seem to have no opportunity. The account of the genealogy of the sons of Noah in Genesis 10 began with the youngest son. The tenth season is the warrior’s season. It’s the season for thwarting controlling powers and breaking the status quo. It is the last battle line and the end of negotiations. In Exodus 10, Moses and Pharaoh drew the last battle line before the Passover plague. The two sons of Aaron perished in Leviticus 10 for offering strange fire. God fought the Canaanites from heaven in Joshua 10. In First Samuel 10, Samuel anointed Saul king of Israel. In Second Samuel 10, David battled Syrians to submission. In Luke 10, Jesus sent out the 70 and they returned with great testimonies. Jesus said He saw Satan fall from heaven like lightning! This chapter also records the story of the Good Samaritan and also the story of Mary and Martha. In Acts 10, God visits Cornelius and his household in a very surprising way. The tenth is the season of the fall of the mighty – especially for crossing the ‘Rubicon’.  The conversion and inclusion of Cornelius was a great blow to, and a serious crack, on the walls of Judaism.

Day 10 is a books of Third John-Jude-Revelation day. What should haven been the tenth seven books of the Bible are just the last three books of the Bible. The book of Revelation is about Heaven’s Final Conquest – giving platform to new people and things. 

Day 10 is an Exodus 13-18 day. The third six chapters of the second book of the Bible are applicable to the third day of the second week. Within these six chapters, Israel marched out of Egypt through the way to the wilderness, crossed the Red Sea, where Pharaoh and his armies were drowned; were sustained by the Lord with water at Marah, with manna, and with water from the rock. The Lord also overthrew Amalek; and Moses received wisdom to administer Israel. Going through the tenth day of the year could be like going through Exodus 13-18. Do not be afraid. Trust in God absolutely. You will overcome the troubles as Israel crossed the Red Sea on dry ground and unhurt. Day 10 is a day of breakthrough, sustenance and manifestation. .

Day 10 is Ecclesiastes – Amos Day in the second week of the year. 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 third day of the week is the third day in the Old Testament side of the week; and expresses the third 10 books of the Old Testament and the Bible. In the third 10 books of the Bible, God sent His prophets to speak to the people. They confronted the people, warned them against judgment, comforted the faithful, and brought judgment on the arrogant. The third day is for the overthrow of the rebellious and establishment of the humble and just. How you fare in this season depends on your attitude and response to the word of God. This is a day of prophetic confrontation and judgment.

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. This is a day of manifestation. Do not be afraid to take a stand for the Lord. It is a season to come out of hiding and obscurity. It is a day to overthrow oppression and the oppressor. It is a day to establish the humble. 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, be ready to hear His voice and respond by faith. Expect breakthrough. Be willing to sacrifice. Walk by faith! This is a day of breakthrough and pushing through barriers in the week. This is a day of unveiling. It is a day of answers to prayers. Today, pray for the overthrow of dysfunctional systems in the nations and in the church. Pray that God will make a way for the manifestation of hidden platforms and producers. Pray also that the forgotten functional people and things be remembered, recognized, and restored. Today, remember that when God delivers and manifests, it is for service and production. Do not consume His mercy on your lust. On this third day of the week, the oppressor will go down and the humble shall be delivered. Happy third day of the week!

This is a day of the fall of the mighty. It is a day of breakthrough for hidden or suppressed vessels. May the Lord grant you needed breakthroughs today; and also use you as an instrument of breakthrough in the lives of others. Happy 10th day of the year!

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY 

1984 – Holy See–United States relations: The United States and Holy See (Vatican City) re-establish full diplomatic relations after almost 117 years, overturning the United States Congress’s 1867 ban on public funding for such a diplomatic envoy.

1990 – Time Warner is formed by the merger of Time Inc. and Warner Communications.

2007 – A general strike begins in Guinea in an attempt to get President Lansana Conté to resign.

2012 – A bombing in Khyber Agency, Pakistan, kills at least 30 people and 78 others injured.

2013 – More than 100 people are killed and 270 injured in several bomb blasts in Pakistan.

2015 – A traffic accident between an oil tanker truck and passenger coach en route to Shikarpur from Karachi on the Pakistan National Highway Link Road near Gulshan-e-Hadeed, Karachi, killing at least 62 people.

2019 – Opposition Candidare, Felix Tshisekedi, defeats incumbent Joseph Kabila to win presidential election in Democratic Republic of  Congo. This is happening in the 59th year of DRC independence; and at the close of the 18th year of Joseph Kabila’s reign.

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January 9 January 11

Day 9: The Mystery of January 9

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Nkem Okemiri
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Welcome to the ninth day of the year! Day 9 is the second day of the second week; and also the ninth day in the first 49 days of the year. Day 9 is a core second-season day. It is ‘the second of the second’. There are four major Bible patterns for understanding the ninth day. They are: 1. the second day of creation; 2. the ninth book of the Bible; 3. the ninth chapters of the Bible; 4. the ninth-seven books of the Bible. 

Day 9 is a second day of creation day. On the second day of creation, God created the firmament to destiny the monopoly of the waters; and be space. The second season is for fighting space-monopolizers. It is a season to destroy or weaken monopoly.

Day 9 is a book of First Samuel day. In this book, God raised four people who became monopoly breakers. The first was Hannah and her prayer that destroyed the monopoly of barrenness and Peninnah in her life and family. The second was Samuel and the prophetic word that broke the monopoly of the priesthood of the house of Eli and of the Philistines. The third and fourth were Saul and David who overturned the pride and dominion of the nations around Israel. The ninth season is a season of new things. In First Samuel, Israel desired a king and had her way. Monarchy began in Israel in the ninth book of the Bible. Three new leaders emerged in First Samuel: Samuel, Saul, and David.

Day 9 is a ‘ninth chapters of the Bible’ day. The ninth chapters of the Bible reveal that new leaders emerge in the ninth season. Noah commissioned his sons for leadership in Genesis 9. Saul was picked for kingship in First Samuel 9. Jehu was anointed king in Second Kings 9. Isaiah 9 announced the birth of the King of kings. Levi became a disciple of Jesus in Matthew 9 and Saul became an apostle in Acts 9. The ninth season is a season of death and escapes from death. God profited murder in Genesis 9. David escaped death plots in the ninth book of the Bible – First Samuel. The Jews escaped genocide but killed their enemies in the ninth chapter of the Esther. Jehu’s murderous revolution began in Second Kings 9. In Acts 9, God reversed the murderous plans of Saul of Tarsus and also delivered Aenas and Dorcas from death. The ninth chapters ofJeremiah, Ezekiel, and Revelation show that the ninth season is a season of deaths. The ninths of the Bible also reveal that the ninth season is for the recovery of lost things. Saul recovered the lost donkeys of his father in First Samuel 9. In the ninth book of the Bible, David and his men recovered their lost families; Samuel recovered the lost ministry of prophetic priesthood; and Israel recovered her lost glory.

Day 9 is a ‘ninth seven books of the Bible’ day. The ninth seven books of the Bible are Philemon, Hebrews, James, First Peter, Second Peter, First John, and Second John; and they are all books of recovery. The ninth season is a season of quest for the recovery of what was lost.

Day 9 is an Exodus 7-12 day. This was the season of plagues – from the striking of the Nile to the death of the firstborns. The ninth season is a season of plagues against the enemies of God. Jehovah, the Lord of hosts, fights with plagues in the ninth season. He plagued the Philistines in the book of First Samuel. He also plagued humanity in John’s vision in Revelation 9. Today, pray that our world is not plagued with disaster, destruction, and death.

Day 9 is a First Kings – to – Proverbs Day in the second week of the year. 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 by the power and wisdom of God 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 against evil controlling powers and overthrow them 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. Today, trust God to make a way where there is no way. Proclaim His word, Pray to Him. Praise Him! Today is a day of battle for freedom and space. Be strong to do it. Happy 9th day of the year!

ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY 

1996 – First Chechen War: Chechen separatists launch a raid against the helicopter airfield and later a civilian hospital in the city of Kizlyar in the neighboring Dagestan, which turns into a massive hostage crisis involving thousands of civilians.

2004 – An inflatable boat carrying illegal Albanian emigrants stalls near the Karaburun Peninsula en route to Brindisi, Italy; exposure to the elements kills 28. This is the second deadliest marine disaster in Albanian history.

2011 – Iran Air Flight 277 crashes near Orumiyeh in the northwest of the country, killing 77 people.

2014 – An explosion at a Mitsubishi Materials chemical plant in Yokkaichi, Japan, kills at least five people and injures 17 others.

2015 – A mass poisoning at a funeral in Mozambique involving beer that was contaminated with Burkholderia gladioli leaves 75 dead and over 230 people ill.

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January 8. January 10

Day 8: The Mystery of January 8

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Nkem Okemiri
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Welcome to the 8th day of the year! Day 8 is the first day of the second week of the year. Day 8 is a first season day; a new beginning day. The eighth is the beginning of a new week. The Bible keys for understanding the eighth day are the eighth book of the Bible, the eight chapters of the Bible, and the eighth-seven books of the Bible. The eighth season is a new beginning that, often, follows devastation.

Day 8 is a book of Ruth day in the first 49 days of the year. in a book of Exodus week. The book of Ruth is the eighth book of the Bible.  In the book of Ruth, Elimelech and his family moved to Moab to escape the famine in the land ofJudah. Elimelech and his two sons died in Moab; leaving their wives – Naomi and the two Moabite girls. Eventually, Naomi decides to return to Judah and Ruth resolves to follow her and her God. She did. A kinsman of Elimelech, Boaz, married her and they became great- grandparents of King David. Ruth and Boaz are entiioned in the genealogy of Jesus. The book of Ruth is about a new beginning coming out of disaster

Day 8 is an ‘eighth chapters of the Bible’ day. The eighth chapters of the Bible indicate that the eighth season of breakthrough through disaster. In the eight season, the enemy seeks to make an end but turns it into a new beginning. In Genesis 8, the survivors of the flood (Noah’s family) came out of the ark to begin a new life on the earth. In First Samuel 8, ISRAEL rejected the corrupt leadership of Samuel’s sons and desired monarchy instead. In Second Kings, a family is saved from famine by moving out of Israel by the word of the Lord. Returning after seven years, they were given back all they had seven fold. In Acts 8, persecution drove believers out of Jerusalem. Philip went to Samaria and sparked off a move of God. In Revelation 8, the judgment of the trumpets begin.

Day 8 is a book of Exodus 1-6 day in a book of Exodus week. Exodus 1-6 is prelude to the battle for deliverance. The sixth chapter deals with Israel’s growth in Egypt, their loss of favor with Egypt, the birth, growth, and call of Moses, his mission to Egypt; and the early encounters with Pharaoh. The first six chapters of Exodus reveal how Israel’s troubles led to a new beginning – the emergence of Moses and the demand for freedom.

Day 8 is an ‘eighth-seven-books-of-the-Bible’ day. The 8th seven books of the Bible are Philippians, Colossians, First Thessalonians, Second Thessalonians, First Timothy, Second Timothy, and Titus. Problems in the churches led to the commissioning of Timothy and Titus. Those two leaders were a new generation empowered to tackle problems in the churches they served. The 8th seven books of the Bible indicate that the 8th season is a time to prosper through mentoring and following instructions.

Day 8 is a Genesis – Second Samuel day in the second week of the year. 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.!Tod ay, get ready for a new beginning. The enemy comes in every new beginning to make an end with disasters and misfortune; but God always takes advantage of the disaster to cause a new beginning. God counts from evening to morning.  “The evening and the morning were the first day”. The Lord grant you a disaster-free day. Happy eighth day of the year and the first month.

On this day in 2020, a Ukrainian International Airlines Boeing 737 plane crashed in Iran killing all 176 people aboard shortly after take-off. 

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January 7

January 9

Day 7: The Mystery of January 7

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Nkem Okemiri
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Welcome to the Seventh day of the year! Day 7 is the seventh and last day of the first week of the year. It is a seventh-season day. The key to understanding the seventh season is the seventh day of creation, and the seventh book and chapters of the Bible. 

Day 7 is comparable to the seventh day of creation. On the seventh day of creation, God did not create anything. It was a new day without a new creation. No work was done on this day. However, there are certain unique things about this day.

1. The story of the seventh day is recorded in the second chapter of Genesis. The story of the first six days is recorded in the first chapter of Genesis. The seventh season is another-chapter season. It is a unique season. 

2. The seventh day season is an after-work season. God did His work in six days; but the Bible records that God ENDED HIS WORK which HE HAD DONE on the seventh day. How can that be? Was it not on the sixth day He ended His work? No! Finishing work and ending work are two different things. The seventh season is an end-of-work season. 

3. On the seventh day, God rested from ALL HIS WORK WHICH HE HAD DONE. It is the rest of the seventh day that explains the end of work on the seventh day. Work has not ended unless rest has begun. Finishing work is not the same thing as resting. Rest does not begin because work is finished. You can finish work but never enter into rest. Hebrews 4:3 says, “…‘They shall not enter My rest,’” although the works were finished from the foundation of the world”. And until you enter into rest, work has not ended. It is entering into rest that brings an end to work. Hebrews 4:10 says, “For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His”. The seventh season is for entering into rest and ending the finished work. The seventh season of believing instead of laboring; it is a season of faith – not works. Hebrews 4:3 says, “For we who have believed do enter that rest…”

Day 7 is a Sabbath season. The ‘big thing’ about the Sabbath is the intervention and release that accompanied it. Jesus saw the Sabbath as day to heal the sick, bring them into the finished work and give them rest. Day 7 is a day of intervention. 

4. The seventh day is not an evening-morning day like the six days preceding it. The seventh day just began. The others were named after the work was done; and evening and morning had elapsed. The seventh season is a season without time. The reason for time is purpose. When purpose is accomplished, time ceases. The seventh season is an ‘it is done season’. There is no worry, anxiety, or fear, in the seventh season. There is no haste, delay, or lateness, in the seventh season; and there is no difference between now and later, or today and tomorrow in the seventh season. In the seventh season, tomorrow is now; and now is tomorrow.

5. God blessed and sanctified the seventh day BECAUSE IN IT HE RESTED FROM ALL HIS WORK WHICH GOD HAD CREATED AND MADE. The seventh day was the only day God blessed; and He blessed it because He rested in it. So, the rest came before the blessing. It was not the blessing that brought the rest; instead, it was the rest that brought the blessing. The key to the blessing of the seventh season is the rest in the seventh season. Without the rest, it is a cursed season. In the seventh season, you enter into rest through faith; and the rest activates the blessing and sanctification (distinction and separated-ness). It is believing God’s word that turns the seventh season into a restful, blessed, and sanctified season.

6. The seventh day is sanctified, Holy, and hallowed, because God rested in it. The rest came before the hallowing. God did not rest on the seventh day because it is hallowed; He hallowed the day because He rested in it. The Jews of Jesus’ day did not know what made the Sabbath a holy day. They wanted people to rest on and not work on the Sabbath because it is a holy day. Jesus wanted to bring people into rest so the work of God can be perfected in their lives. For, Jesus, it was a day of ushering those ‘who labor and are heavy laden’ into the rest of God. For Him, the rest of the day is weightier than the holiness of the day. On the Sabbath, mercy is greater than law! Habakkuk 3:2 says, “…In wrath, remember mercy”.

Day 7 is a book of Judges day in a book of Genesis week.Judges is the seventh book of the Bible. In this book, Israel disbelieved and disobeyed God. Their neighbors became stronger enemies and oppressed them. In their distress, they cried to God; and He raised Judges from among them to deliver them. The seventh chapters of the Bible show that God gives intervention against destruction in the seventh season; and when He does not deliver, it is a wake-up call.

Day 7 is a Genesis 43-49 day. In these seven chapters, Joseph stood out as the savior of Egypt and of his own family. The seven years of famine hit hard in those seven chapters. It was within those chapters that Jacob’s family migrated to Egypt and were sustained by Joseph. In the 48th and 49th chapters, Jacob blessed his children and grandchildren and died.

Day 7 is a Hebrews – Revelation day in the 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. Today is a day of the last battle and ultimate triumph in the week. The third 9 books of the N.T are books of correction, recovery, and restoration.

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 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. It is also a day of intervention. The work is finished but we must believe God’s word to enter into rest; and thereby end the finished work. May today be a day of rest and not a day of disaster. Happy seventh day.

On this day in 2020, former Iranian General, Soleimani, was laid to rest in his home town after three days of mourning. Stampede killed 50 people and injured over 150 people.

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January 6

January 8

Day 6: The Mystery of January 6

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Nkem Okemiri
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Welcome to the sixth day of the year! The sixth day of the first week of the year has guiding patterns in the sixth day of creation narrative, the sixth book and sixth chapters of the Bible. 

Day 6 is a sixth-day-of-creation day. The sixths of the Bible give us light into the sixth day. On the sixth day of creation, God made the loftiest of his creatures. On that that day, He moulded Himself. He made man in His image and after His likeness. He made man to express Him and represent Him. The Creator elects His own in the sixth season. He made His image with dust. Trust God! He makes the loftiest from the lowliest. He gave man dominion over the other living creatures on earth and in the sea – though man was created last . The sixth is a season of conflict in which the representative of the Creator should have dominion. He told man to rule, subdue, and have dominion. He blessed man with fruitfulness and multiplication and also gave instructions concerning what man and animals would eat. God communicated with man concerning the provisions He had made. 

Here are six things about the sixth season:

1. It is a season to manifest the image and likeness of God. The sixth book and chapters of the Bible always point to a representative of God in the narrative. Problem’s of the sixth season can only be handled by one who is in the image and likeness of God. The sixth season is the rulers’ season.

2. It is a season to subdue, rule, and dominate rebellion against God. The sixth book and chapters of the Bible reveal that the sixth season is for the Lord’s battle against rebels. It is a season to exercise the rule of God in the affairs of men. The sixth chapter of Ephesians tells us to put on the whole armour of God to wrestle against evil principalities and powers. 

3. It is a season to give inheritance and make provisions. The sixth book and chapters of the Bible point to inheritance and provisions for God’s people.

4. It is a season of grace. Man was created last and yet was made ruler over God’s creation.  

5. It is a season of great fruitfulness and multiplication. The sixth book and chapters of the Bible speak of multiplication and multitudes. Genesis 6:1 says, “Now it came to pass, when men began to multiply on the face of the earth, and daughters were born to them…”.  Acts 6:1 also speaks of multiplication in the Church:  Acts 6: 1 says, “Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution”. 

6. It is a season to receive commands and instructions and triumph by them. Noah received commands and instructions concerning the Ark in Genesis 6. Joshua received instructions for things he did in the sixth book of the Bible

Day 6 is a book of Joshua day in a book of Genesis week. Joshua is the sixth book of the Bible. In the book of Joshua, God fulfilled His promise and gave the land of Canaan, a land that flows with milk and honey, as inheritance to Israel. In this book, Joshua was God’s representative enforcing the rule of God; and he led Israel across the Jordan and against their enemies. The sixth season is for taking delivery of the promise and throwing the enemy out of your inheritance. 

Day 6 is a sixth chapters of the Bible day. The sixth chapters of the Bible reveal that the sixth day is a season of divine election and vindication. Noah found favor before God in Genesis 6. The law of the Nazirite is recorded in Numbers 6. God gave Jericho to Israel in Joshua 6. He called Gideon in Judges 6. He vindicated Elisha in Second Kings 6. He vindicated Daniel in Daniel 6. The seven deacons were chosen in Acts 6. Stephen distinguished himself in the same chapter. In Revelation 6, the Lamb that was slain began to loose and open the sealed scroll. The sixth day is for the dominion of the just and favored.

Day 6 is a Genesis 36-42 day in a book of Genesis week. The sixth seven chapters of the first book of the Bible is applicable to the sixth day of the first week. Genesis 36 is about Esau an Mount Seir. From Genesis 37, Joseph, the ruler in the house of Jacob, began to emerge. In Genesis 37, he had a dream of being a ruler and shared it with his brothers. They were offended and sought opportunity to kill their brother. Eventually, they settled on selling him into slavery.  By the 42nd chapter, Joseph’s dream of becoming a ruler over his brother became reality. He had become a ruler in Egypt and his brothers came to Egypt to buy food in a season of famine. God makes rulers in sixth seasons. 

Day 6 is Ephesians – Philemon day in the first week of the year. 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 sixth day of the week is the second day in the New Testament side of the week; and expresses the second nine books of the New Testament. Today is a day to triumph in warfare through instructions. The second 9 books of the N.T are mentoring books. The pastoral epistles of Paul are in this section. This section of the Bible is for “the preparation of the man of God”.

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 and declare war against the enemies of God. Today, prophesy restoration and blessing on God’s people because of the finished work; and prophesy against ungodliness. Today, show that your primary allegiance is to the God of Israel. You are made in the image and likeness of God. This is a day to commemorate and relive the creation of man in the image and likeness of God. Today, make your way back to the Lord. Even if you are not a backslider, you can still get closer to the goal of expressing the Lord – as His image and likeness. Today, stand out for God as His representative and look into your life, and look around, for things and areas that need to be conformed to God’s standards. Today, pray that the kingdom comes, by the word of God, to establish God’s will in your life, family, church, community, nation; and in the nations of the world. Today, focus on representing God as His image and receive instructions and commands for your life, work, and provisions. Prepare for war against the enemies in your inheritance. Happy sixth day of the year.

On this day in 2021, there was a Pro-Trump riot in Washington, over the election of Joe Biden, that led to destructions in Washington DC. On this day in 2023, GOP House leader, Kevin McCarthy lost his 12th bid to be elected the 53rd Speaker of the House.

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