Welcome to the 115th day of the year! Day 115 is a core third-season day. It is the third day of the third week in the third 49 days of the year. It is Day 17 in the third 49 days of year. It is April 25 in a clear year; and April 24 in a leap year. The Bible keys to understanding Day 115 are the third day of creation narrative, Psalm 115, the 17th book of the Bible; especially the third two chapters of the seventeenth book of the Bible.
Day 115 is a third day of creation day. On the third day of creation, God settled the water-dry-ground conflict by setting boundaries for the waters and causing the dry ground to appear. He also brought forth vegetation from dry ground by His word. ‘The third’ is the season of the last battle against the waters of oppression and wickedness. The third is also the season of the great conflict between platforms; it is the season when Heaven decides and chooses between platforms on earth. On the third day of creation, it was between the dry ground and the waters; in Genesis 3, it was between Adam and the Serpent; in Exodus 3, it was about Moses and Pharaoh; in First Samuel 3, it was about Samuel and Eli; in Esther 3, it was between Mordecai and Haman, on the third day of Queen Esther’s fast, it was for either Esther or the Persian Law; in Jonah 3, it was between the runaway prophet and the fish; in Matthew 3 (and also Luke 3), it was a choice between Jesus and John the Baptist; on the the third day following the crucifixion, it was about Jesus and the grave. Today (Day 115) is the third day of the third week in the third 49 days. Who gets the WIN today? I pray it’s you! The Gentiles will not say concerning, as in Psalm 115:2, “Where is their God?” Day 115 is the game-changing day in the 17th week and in the third 49 days of the year.
Day 115 is a Psalm 115 day. This is a psalm of conflict between worshippers of God and worshippers of idols. It is about “us and them”; “our God” and “their idols”. In this psalm, the psalmist calls on God to rise on behalf of His people – so that the Gentiles (idol worshippers) will not mock the people of God.
LORD, GIVE GLORY TO YOUR NAME: Psalm 115:1-2 says, “Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, But to Your name give glory, Because of Your mercy, Because of Your truth. [2] Why should the Gentiles say, “So where is their God?” The Lord must win the battle of the third season. It is for His glory – not ours.
OUR GOD AND THEIR IDOLS: Idols are nothing to be compared with our God. Whereas men are the handwork of God, idols are the work of men’s imagination and hands. They are lifeless and powerless. Those who make idols and trust in them are as powerless as their idols. Psalm 115:3-8 says, “But our God is in heaven; He does whatever He pleases. [4] Their idols are silver and gold, The work of men’s hands. [5] They have mouths, but they do not speak; Eyes they have, but they do not see; [6] They have ears, but they do not hear; Noses they have, but they do not smell; [7] They have hands, but they do not handle; Feet they have, but they do not walk; Nor do they mutter through their throat. [8] Those who make them are like them; So is everyone who trusts in them”.
TRUST IN THE LORD: God is the help and shield of all men – even those who do not know Him. If we trust in Him, He would withdraw His help and shield from our enemies. It we disregard God, He helps our enemies against us. Psalm 115:9-11 says, “O Israel, trust in the LORD; He is THEIR help and THEIR shield. [10] O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD; He is THEIR help and THEIR shield. [11] You who fear the LORD, trust in the LORD; He is THEIR help and THEIR shield”.
ASSURANCE OF GOD’S BLESSING AND PRAYER: The psalmist knows, from the past, that the Lord will bless His people in the present time. Psalm 115:12-15 says, “The LORD has been mindful of us; He will bless US; He will bless the house of ISRAEL; He will bless the house of AARON. [13] He will bless THOSE WHO FEAR THE LORD, Both small and great. [14] May the LORD give you increase more and more, You and your children. [15] May you be blessed by the LORD, Who made heaven and earth”.
ASSERTIONS AND ASSURANCE OF SAFETY AND VICTORY: The earth is the abode of man. To die is to leave the earth; and the dead cannot praise God. If we will bless the Lord from this time forth and forevermore, it means we must live on. Psalms 115: 16-17 says, “The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD’s; But the earth He has GIVEN to the children of men. [17] The dead do not praise the LORD, Nor any who go down into silence. [18] But we will bless the LORD From this time forth and forevermore. Praise the LORD!” If we must praise God, then God must keep us alive. Day 115 is a day of protest against the spirit of death that seeks to stop God’s people from praising God.
Day 115 is an Esther 5-6 day in the 17th week. The third two chapters of the seventeenth book of the Bible is applicable to the third day of the seventeenth week of the year. In the fifth chapter of Esther, the Jewish queen obtained favor from the Persian king. The Law of the land was set aside and Esther was admitted before the king without invitation. What should have resulted in a death sentence, opened the heart of the king to her. Day 115 is a day of favor. It is a day for things that should not be to be. It is a day when those who should die are turned to life. It is a day when those who have the least chance are given the largest room. It is a day when the norm is suspended in favor of the least deserving. This is a day to celebrate the everlasting truth of the Lord; and His great merciful kindness towards us. Haman attended Esther’s party with the king – not knowing that things had changed. He was even misadvised to make a gallows for Mordecai. In the sixth chapter of Esther, Haman began to go down as the king honored Mordecai according to Haman’s unwitting recommendation. He suffered the shame of his life on that day. Esther 6:13 says, “When Haman told his wife Zeresh and all his friends everything that had happened to him, his wise men and his wife Zeresh said to him, “If Mordecai, before whom you have begun to fall, is of Jewish descent, you will not prevail against him but will surely fall before him.” This is promotion day for hidden and forgotten people. It is a day of honor for those who trust in God; and a day of shame and humiliation for the proud and wicked.
Day 115 is death’s day of visitation when it’s cruel hands are tied and weakened. It is a day for God to arise against the plans of the wicked to kill and destroy. It is a day to overthrow death and agents of death. Today, the Lord will preserve you and beat down your adversary.
Day 115 is Ecclesiastes – Amos Day in the 17th 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. Happy third day of the week!
Happy 115th day!
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