Welcome to the 113th day of the year! Day 113 is the first day of the seventeenth week. It is the fifteenth day of the third 49 days. Day 113 is a first-season day. It is April 23 in a clear year and April 22 in a leap year. The Bible keys to understanding Day 113 are the first day of creation narrative, Psalm 113, and the first chapter of the seventeenth book of the Bible.
Day 113 is a first day of creation day. On the first day of creation, God brought Light into existence. The Light of the first day did not totally displace darkness. It reduced the dominion and prevalence of darkness. God also separated light from darkness. God is Light. He is the Light of the first season. In the first season, God is the focus. He is the Creator and Beginning of all beginnings. “The first is the Lord’s”. Day 113 is a day to focus on God – His name and person, His nature, His Word and His works.
Day 113 is a Psalm 113 day. This psalm draws every attention to God. This psalm has three main sections. The first three verses call us to praise the name of the Lord. The second part, the next three verses, point us to the humility of God. The last three verses address the goodness of God in raising those of low degree.
A. PRAISE TO GOD’S NAME
Psalm 113:1-3 says “Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD, Praise the name of the LORD! [2] Blessed be the name of the LORD From this time forth and forevermore! [3] From the rising of the sun to its going down The LORD’s name is to be praised.
B. THE LOFTINESS AND HUMILITY OF GOD
Psalm 113:4-6 says “The LORD is high above all nations, His glory above the heavens. [5] Who is like the LORD our God, Who dwells on high, [6] Who humbles Himself to behold The things that are in the heavens and in the earth?”
C. THE GOODNESS OF GOD
Psalm 113:7-9 says “He raises the poor out of the dust, And lifts the needy out of the ash heap, [8] That He may seat him with princes- With the princes of His people. [9] He grants the barren woman a home, Like a joyful mother of children. Praise the LORD!”
In the first season, especially, all credit goes to God. Day 113 is a day to reflect on the loftiness, lowliness, and loveliness of God.
Day 113 is an Esther 1-2 day in the 17th week. The first 2 chapters of the seventeenth book of the Bible is applicable to the first day of the seventeenth week of the year. In the first chapter of Esther, king Ahasuerus made a feast for all his officers and servants in the 127 Persian provinces in the third year of his reign – “when he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom and the splendor of his excellent majesty for many days, one hundred and eighty days in all”. In this chapter, there was a display of the king’s greatness, wealth, and generosity. The closing seven-day feast ended with dishonor. The Queen disobeyed the king publicly. A decree was made to replace her. In the second chapter of the book, God made a way for Esther and Mordecai in a foreign land. Esther was selected, from among many virgins, to be the queen – replacing Vashti. Everything that should have stood, or counted, against her, gave way. The emergence of Esther, against odds, was like the miraculous deliverance of Israel from Egypt. The death of Esther’s parents could not stop her. The crowd of virgins competing with her could not stop her. Her Jewish origin could not stop her. Those who plotted to kill her husband did not succeed. They were exposed and executed. Day 113 is a day of miraculous interventions that humbles the might and lofty. It is a day to turn dry rocks into fountains of water for God’s people. It is a day to dismantle and clear obstacles. You are unstoppable today. Expect a miracle. The Lord will do for you as He did for Israel coming out of Egyptian bondage; and as He did for Esther coming out of obscurity in Persia. The choice of Esther as the new Queen shows that God “raises the poor out of the dust, and lifts the needy out of the ash heap, that He may seat him with princes- with the princes of His people. (Who) grants the barren woman a home, like a joyful mother of children”; according to Psalm 113:7-9. Esther and Mordecai saved the life of the king. Day 113 is a day to showcase the magnanimity of God. It’s a day to enjoy God.
Day 113 is a book of Ezra day in the third 49 days of the year. The 15th book of the Bible is applicable to the 15th day of the third 49 days. In the 15th book of the Bible, king Cyrus freed the Jews from captivity and opened the door for Jews to return to their homeland and rebuild the temple at Jerusalem. Day 113 is a turning point in the third 49 days of the year. It is a day to return to rebuild the ruins.
Day 113 is a Genesis – Second Samuel day in the 17th week. 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. Be available for God today.
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.! Happy 113th day.
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