Welcome to the 76th day of the year! Day 76 is the sixth day of the eleventh week; and the 27th day in the second 49 days of the year. The 76th day is a sixth season day. It is March 17 in a clear year; and March 16 in a leap year. The Bible Keys to understanding the 76th season are the sixth day creation story, the 76th psalm, and the three chapters in the sixth section of First Kings – the eleventh book of the Bible.
Day 76 is a sixth-day-of-creation day in the eleventh week. God created animals and man on the sixth day of creation. He made man in His image and likeness. That means the animals do not bear the image and likeness. God made man to rule the other creatures of the fifth and sixth days. The sixth season is for 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 is a season of conflict between those who express the image of God and those who do not. In the seventy-sixth season, as in the sixth season, God chooses a place, vessel, or person, through which to express Himself.
Day 76 is First Kings 17-19 day in the eleventh week. The sixth three chapters of First Kings is applicable to the sixth day of the eleventh week. In this section of First Kings, Elijah the Tishbite withstood Ahab and his false prophets. In the seventeenth chapter, He called for drought in the land. In the eighteenth 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. Elijah ruled and subdued the house of Ahab. In the 19th chapter, he ran from Jezebel; and discouraged, God instructed him to anoint Jehu, Hazael, and Elisha. Day 76 is a day to rule the ungodly by the word of the Lord.
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 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 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.
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, 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, prophesy restoration and blessing on God’s people because of the finished work; and prophesy against ungodliness. 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, make your way back to the Lord. Even if you are not a backslider, you can still get closer to the goal of expressing the Lord – as His image and likeness. 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!
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
2021: John Magufuli, former President of Tanzania, died following a 10-year battle against a heart condition.
