Day 76 is the sixth day of the eleventh week; and the 27th day in the second 49 days of the year. It is March 17 in a clear year; and March 16 in a leap year.
BIBLE READING: Genesis 1: 24-31; First Kings 17-19; Psalm 76; Daniel 1-12.
Day 76 is a sixth-day-of-creation day in the eleventh week. God created land animals and man on the sixth day of creation. He made man in His image and likeness. That means the animals do not bear His image and likeness. God made man to rule over the other creatures of the fifth and sixth days. The sixth season is for the manifestation of those expressing the image of God to subdue and govern the things that do not conform to the thoughts and ways of God. The sixth season, therefore, is a season of conflict between those who express the image of God and those who do not. In the 76th season, as in the sixth season, God chooses a place, vessel, or person, through which to express Himself and bring order in a confused state. Will you be one of God’s ruling vessels today?
Day 76 is First Kings 17-19 day in the eleventh week. The three chapters of in our sixth division of First Kings is applicable to the sixth day of the eleventh week. In this section of First Kings, Elijah the Tishbite emerged and withstood Ahab and his false prophets. In the 17th chapter, He demonstrated that God controls weather, birds, resources and life .Hecalled for drought in the land. He was fed by ravens,he sustained a widow and her son by the word of the Lord and demonstrated power over death. In the 18th chapter, he disgraced the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel where he prayed-down fire from heaven. Elijah expressed God; while Ahab and his company of idol worshippers expressed the animal kingdom that does not bear the image and likeness of the King God. Elijah. In the 19th chapter, Jezebel threatened to kill Elijah and he ran for his life;l in discouragement. God instructed him to anoint Jehu, Hazael, and Elisha. We learn from First Kings 17-19 that Day 76 is a day to dominate circumstances and the ungodly by prayer and the word of the Lord. It is a day to arrest disorder by prophetic decrees and display of divine power.
Day 76 is a Psalm 76 day. The 76th psalm draws attention to the place God had chosen for His expression. Psalm 76:1-3 says, “In Judah God is known; His name is great in Israel. [2] In Salem also is His tabernacle, And His dwelling place in Zion. [3] There He broke the arrows of the bow, The shield and sword of battle. Selah”. The 76th season is for exploits and judgments that magnify God. It is a season to declare the praises of God. Psalm 76:4-10 says, “You are more glorious and excellent Than the mountains of prey. [5] The stouthearted were plundered; They have sunk into their sleep; And none of the mighty men have found the use of their hands. [6] At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, Both the chariot and horse were cast into a dead sleep. [7] You, Yourself, are to be feared; And who may stand in Your presence When once You are angry? [8] You caused judgment to be heard from heaven; The earth feared and was still, [9] When God arose to judgment, To deliver all the oppressed of the earth. Selah [10] Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; With the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself”. The 76th season is for devotion and consecration to God. It is a season to think of one’s commitment to God. Psalm 76:11-12 says, “Make vows to the LORD your God, and pay them; Let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought to be feared. [12] He shall cut off the spirit of princes; He is awesome to the kings of the earth”. Day 76 is a time for God’s people to reveal the excellence and awesomeness of God on the earth. This is a day to show that God is supreme.
Day 76 is a book of Daniel day in the second 49 days of the year. Daniel is the 27th book of the Bible; and is applicable to the 27th day in the second 49 days. In the 27th book of the Bible, the Hebrew young men in Babylon were expressions of the Living God in ungodly Babylon. Though they were captives, they were loyal to the God of Israel. That meant trouble with the authorities but God always vindicated them; and the king promoted them. Day 76 is a day of conflict between those who serve God and those who do not. On this day, the fear of God should be more important than the fear of man or the fear of death. In this season, God honors those who are faithful to Him. This is a day of faithfulness to God; a day to express or demonstrate loyalty to Him. We learn from the 27th book of the Bible that Day 76 is a time when God shows Himself to be King of kings and nations, Giver of wisdom and knowledge, Revealed of secrets and Preserver of life.
Day 76 is Ephesians – Philemon day in the 11th week. Every week has an Old Testament side and a New Testament side. The first four days is the Old Testament side. The remaining three days is the New Testament side. Day 76 is Day 2 in the New Testament side of the 11th week; and has guiding light in the second 9 books of the New Testament. In the epistles to Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, and Thessalonians, Paul exhorts expressions of Christ in communities. In the pastoral epistles to Timothy, Titus, and Philemon, he exhorts his own representatives. Day 76 is Representatives Day! It is Agents Day! If you are God’s agent, this is your day.
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, 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, overthrow and humiliate systems that are dysfunctional and out of alignment with divine purposes. Today, declare by your life and utterances that the Lord is King and reigns on earth. 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, remember that you are God’s devoted person and the ground of His exploits. Remember His great power. Praise Him, and keep your commitments to Him. Today is your day to express Him. Happy 76th day!
PRAYER POINTS
1. Pray that the agents of God in the land will be bold and courageous to rise and speak for God today.
2. Prayer for special provisions for God’s people today. Pray that special suppliers and supplies will be dispatched to God’s people in need.
3. Pray for interventions against the spirit of death. Pray that God will preserve His people from wicked and ungodly hands. Pray that God will save His people from harm and destruction.
4. Pray that God will show His power today – in answer to the prayers of His saints. Pray that God will vindicate His own today.
5. Pray that God’s people that are looking to Him for direction will receive the ‘still small voice’ that brings direction amid confusion.
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
2021: John Magufuli, former President of Tanzania, died following a 10-year battle against a heart condition.
2023: The International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Russian President, Vladimir Putin, for war crimes against Ukraine.
