Welcome to the 56th day of the year! Day 56 is the seventh and last day of the eighth week; and also the 7th day in the second 49 days of the year. Day 56 is a seventh-season day. The Bible patterns for understanding the 56th day are 1) the 7th day of creation narrative; 2) the 56th book of the Bible; 3) the 56th chapters of the Bible; 4) the last of the seven sections of Ruth (Ruth 4:13-22), the 8th book of the Bible.
Day 56 is a seventh-day-of-creation day in the 8th week of the year. God did not create anything on the seventh day. On that day, He ended His work. He simply said, “No more work from today”. On that day, God rested from all His work; not because He was tired but, because He was instituting a season of rest for man. After resting, God blessed and made the seventh day distinct; because He rested on that day. The seventh season is an “it is done” season. The Creator intended that the seventh season would be a season of physical, emotional, and mental, rest. The seventh season is the season to arrest all unrest. It is the end-season for distress. When work is finished, the rest is inspection and correction.
Day 56 is a book-of-Titus day. Titus is the 56th book of the Bible; and is applicable to the 56th day of the year. The 56th book of the Bible is about the pursuit of purpose; and that purpose is ‘organization’ and behavior. Titus was sent to Crete to organize the churches. In this book, Paul reminds Titus the reason he was left at Crete. Titus 1:5 says, “For this reason I left you in Crete, that you should set in order the things that are lacking, and appoint elders in every city as I commanded you” This book also has so much to say about living right, pleasing God, and doing good works. Titus 2:6-8 says, “Likewise, exhort the young men to be sober-minded, [7] in all things showing yourself to be a pattern of GOOD WORKS; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility, [8] sound speech that cannot be condemned, that one who is an opponent may be ashamed, having nothing evil to say of you”. Titus 2:11-14 says, “For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, [12] teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, [13] looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, [14] who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own special people, zealous for GOOD WORKS”. Titus 3:1-2 says, “Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for EVERY GOOD WORK, [2] to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. Titus 3:8 says, “This is a faithful saying, and these things I want you to affirm constantly, that those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain GOOD WORKS. These things are good and profitable to men”. Titus 3:14 says, “And let our people also learn to maintain GOOD WORKS, to meet urgent needs, that they may not be unfruitful”. As you pursue God’s purpose, seek to please Him, and maintain good works, you will enjoy his salvation and deliverance from circumstances. Day 56 is a time to focus on purpose and practical ways of delivering it.
Day 56 is a Ruth 4:13-22 day in the 8th week of the year. In this last section of the seven-part narrative, all work had been done. Ruth had entered into rest. So, Boaz took Ruth to be his wife. They had a son whom the women named Obed. Naomi nursed him. The child born to Boaz and Ruth became the father of Jesse the father of king David. Day 56 is when result is seen. It is a day of manifestations.
Day 56 is a 56th chapters of the Bible day. The 56th chapters of the Bible reveal that the 56th season is a time of deliverance from oppression, destruction, and death. The 56th season is a seventh season. It is the seventh day in the eighth-seven days of the year. It is a time of salvation from troubles. Psalm 56 is a cry to God for mercy and deliverance. It is a psalm of confidence in the grace of God for salvation. Psalm 56:1-13 says, “Be merciful to me, O God, for man would swallow me up; Fighting all day he oppresses me. [2] My enemies would hound me all day, For there are many who fight against me, O Most High. [3] Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You. [4] In God (I will praise His word), In God I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me? [5] All day they twist my words; All their thoughts are against me for evil. [6] They gather together, They hide, they mark my steps, When they lie in wait for my life. [7] Shall they escape by iniquity? In anger cast down the peoples, O God! [8] You number my wanderings; Put my tears into Your bottle; Are they not in Your book? [9] When I cry out to You, Then my enemies will turn back; This I know, because God is for me. [10] In God (I will praise His word), In the LORD (I will praise His word), [11] In God I have put my trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? [12] Vows made to You are binding upon me, O God; I will render praises to You, [13] For You have delivered my soul from death. Have You not kept my feet from falling, That I may walk before God In the light of the living?” Isaiah 56 ties the salvation of the season to ‘upholding the Sabbath’. The 56th season is a Sabbath-season. It is a season for pursuing only the Lord’s pleasure. The secret of victory in the 56 season is the pursuit of divine pleasure. Isaiah 56:1-7 says, “Thus says the LORD: “Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation is about to come, And My righteousness to be revealed. [2] Blessed is the man who does this, And the son of man who lays hold on it; Who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, And keeps his hand from doing any evil.” [3] Do not let the son of the foreigner Who has joined himself to the LORD Speak, saying, “The LORD has utterly separated me from His people”; Nor let the eunuch say, “Here I am, a dry tree.” [4] For thus says the LORD: “To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths, And choose what pleases Me, And hold fast My covenant, [5] Even to them I will give in My house And within My walls a place and a name Better than that of sons and daughters; I will give them an everlasting name That shall not be cut off. [6] “Also the sons of the foreigner Who join themselves to the LORD, to serve Him, And to love the name of the LORD, to be His servants- Everyone who keeps from defiling the Sabbath, And holds fast My covenant- [7] Even them I will bring to My holy mountain, And make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices Will be accepted on My altar; For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations. Day 56 was the beginning of Purim in 2021. Psalm 56 and Isaiah 56 fitted so well to the narrative behind the feast
Day 56 is Hebrews – Revelation day in the 8th week. Every week has a New Testament side and an Old Testament side. The first four days of the week belong to the Old Testament side. The last three days belong to the New Testament side. Day 56 is the last day of the 8th week and closes the New Testament side of the week. The third and last nine chapters of the New Testament are applicable to the third and last day of the New Testament side of the 8th week. Those nine books are books of recovery of faith and life; and indicate that Day 56 is a day of recovery and restoration. Today, proclaim triumph and rest. The Lord has done it. The enemy is defeated. Unrest has been arrested.
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. Have a happy 56th day!
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