Welcome to the 73rd day of the year! Day 73 is the third day of the eleventh week. The 73rd is the third of the eleventh seven. Day 73 is also the 24th day in the second 49 days of the year. Day 74 is March 14 in a clear year and March 13 in a leap year. The keys to understanding this day are the third day creation narrative, the 73rd psalm, and the third three chapters of First Kings.
Day 73 is a third day of creation day in the eleventh week. On the third day of creation, God gathered the waters under heaven together in one place. The waters under heaven hindered the manifestation of the dry ground and the bringing forth of vegetation. As a third season day, The third day is the season of sustainers and saviors. Day 73 is a day of seeing beneath the surface. It is for the manifestation of things lying under. It is for the revelation of stable platforms and sustainers.
Day 73 is a First Kings 8-10 day in the 11th week. The third-section-chapters of the 11th book of the Bible is applicable to the third day of the eleventh week. In the eighth chapter, Solomon brought in the Ark into the temple. He addressed the people and prayed to dedicate the House of God. He also blessed and made feasts for Israel. In the ninth chapter, God responded to Solomon’s prayer, promised blessings if Solomon remained loyal to Him; but judgment if Solomon turned away from Him. Both Solomon and God poured out what was in their hearts in the eighth and ninth chapters. Other achievements of Solomon are also recorded in the ninth chapter. The continuance of Israel, in the land, depended on what they did with this sanctuary. The temple was the habitation of God among the people. It was the Center of Israel’s life. The nation was to be sustained from the sanctuary. The tenth chapter is about the state visit of the Queen of Sheba and the wealth and affluence of Solomon. This chapter is the peak of Solomon’s glory.
Day 73 is a Psalm 73 day. In Psalm 73, the psalmist, though acknowledging God’s goodness to Israel, was sad and feeling depressed when he saw and thought about the prosperity of the wicked. He was envious of the boastful. He was caught in ‘I and they’ comparisons until he went to the sanctuary. That was where received light. Day 73 is a day of the house of God. Psalm 73:2-12 says, “But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; My steps had nearly slipped. [3] For I was envious of the boastful, When I saw the prosperity of the wicked. [4] For there are no pangs in their death, But their strength is firm. [5] They are not in trouble as other men, Nor are they plagued like other men. [6] Therefore pride serves as their necklace; Violence covers them like a garment. [7] Their eyes bulge with abundance; They have more than heart could wish. [8] They scoff and speak wickedly concerning oppression; They speak loftily. [9] They set their mouth against the heavens, And their tongue walks through the earth. [10] Therefore his people return here, And waters of a full cup are drained by them. [11] And they say, “How does God know? And is there knowledge in the Most High?” [12] Behold, these are the ungodly, Who are always at ease; They increase in riches”. The psalmist almost concluded it was vain to be righteous. Psalm 73:13-16 says, “Surely I have cleansed my heart in vain, And washed my hands in innocence. [14] For all day long I have been plagued, And chastened every morning. [15] If I had said, “I will speak thus,” Behold, I would have been untrue to the generation of Your children. [16] When I thought how to understand this, It was too painful for me”. His perspective of things changed when he went to the sanctuary; and had ‘revelation’. He understood the end of the wicked, his own foolishness, and the wisdom of God. Then, his faith in God revived. All of that happened in the sanctuary. Psalm 73:17-28 says, “Until I went into the sanctuary of God; Then I understood their end. [18] Surely You set them in slippery places; You cast them down to destruction. [19] Oh, how they are brought to desolation, as in a moment! They are utterly consumed with terrors. [20] As a dream when one awakes, So, Lord, when You awake, You shall despise their image. [21] Thus my heart was grieved, And I was vexed in my mind. [22] I was so foolish and ignorant; I was like a beast before You. [23] Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. [24] You will guide me with Your counsel, And afterward receive me to glory. [25] Whom have I in heaven but You? And there is none upon earth that I desire besides You. [26] My flesh and my heart fail; But God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. [27] For indeed, those who are far from You shall perish; You have destroyed all those who desert You for harlotry. [28] But it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord GOD, That I may declare all Your works”. Day 73 is the day of the sanctuary. It is a third season day. The third book of Bible is Leviticus; and is about the priesthood, the sanctuary (tabernacle), and the sacrifices – the ground and platforms sustaining Israel’s walk with God. The 73rd season is a season of uncovering secrets and understanding hidden things in the sanctuary. Men are prone to deception in this season because of the appearance of things. This could become a season of asking questions from comparisons between the godly and ungodly. Wickedness and evil may seem to triumph in this season but it is only for a while. The godly may seem to have more troubles than the ungodly in this season but it is also only for a while. In this season, the ungodly, thinking everything is working for him, may mock the godly and tempt him to forget God and godliness. This is also a slippery day for the wicked. It is a day when the godly cease to wonder about the prosperity of the ungodly. It is a day to see the desolation of the wicked.
Day 73 is a book of Jeremiah day in the second 49 days of the year. As the 24th day in the second 49 days, Day 73 has its guiding light in the 24th book of the Bible, Jeremiah. The 24th book of the Bible is about overthrows. God called Jeremiah, as a prophet to the nations, “To root out and to pull down, To destroy and to throw down, To build and to plant.” Day 73 is a day of throwing down dysfunctional people and systems; and establishing new ones. Day 73 is also a 24th chapters of the Bible day.
Day 73 is Ecclesiastes – Amos day in the 11th week. Going through each seven-day week is like taking a journey through the Bible. The first four days of the week is the Old Testament side of the week. The remaining three belongs to the New Testament side of the week. Day 73 is the third day in the Old Testament side of the week; and has its guiding light in the third ten books of the Bible. The books of the major prophets belong to this section of the Bible. They are books of war and overthrow. They are books unveiling new and hidden people and platforms. Day 73 is a day of overthrow and revelation.
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, do not be distracted by the wicked. Never allow their prosperity worry you. Do not take the appearance of things for reality. Go to God in the Sanctuary. Turn to the Word of God. Trust God and seek His view of things. The 73rd season is a time of life-changing revelations. It is a season of liberating encounter with God. The wicked are also overthrown, suddenly, in 73rd seasons. You are the sanctuary – the Habitation of God! Those who come to you will have light and understanding. Happy 73rd day!
On this day in 2002, Police DIG John Haruna died in a plane crash with three others in a Police Helicopter. Ten years later on this day in 2012, a JTF helicopter crashed and killed all on board including four senior police officers.
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