Welcome to Day 85! The 85th day is the first day of the 13th week; and also the 36th day in the second 49 days of the year. It is the first day of the sixth week in the second 49 days of the year. Day 85 is a first season day in the 13th week. The Bible keys to understanding this day and season are (1) the first day of creation narrative (2) the 85th psalm and (3) the first four chapters of the thirteenth book of the Bible.
Day 85 is a first day of creation day in the 13th week. The first day of creation was a day of ‘beginning‘. It is the “Let there be light” day of the 13th week. It is a season of calling light over darkness. God is Light. The 85th season is for calling God over the darkness of our lives. God’s presence goes where is pleasure is found. Day 85 is for pursuing divine pleasure as priority. We ought to please God and put Him first everyday; but some days, like the 85th, it is the point of temptation. So, putting God first is the primary work of the 85th day. God is first; and the first day of the week belongs to him. He is Light and there is no darkness in Him.
Day 85 is a First Chronicles 1-5 day in the 13th week. The first five chapters of the thirteenth book of the Bible are applicable to the first day of the thirteenth week. The first five chapters of First Chronicles is about the beginning of David – from Adam to Noah to Abraham to Jacob to Judah and to David. It is from the man in the image and likeness of God to the man after God’s heart. The fifth chapter is a record of the families of the three Eastern tribes – Reuben, Gad, and half tribe of Manasseh. They were the first to receive inheritance in Israel. Reuben was the firstborn of Jacob. As part of the 13th week (which is a roots-week), Day 85 is a time to begin to reflect on our beginnings – where we came from and belong to; and how the journey started. The 85th day is the day of the first. God is the first. God’s word is the first.
Day 85 is a Book of Zephaniah day in the second 49 days of the year. Zephaniah is the 36th book of the Bible and is applicable to the 36th day in the second 49 days of the year. This is also a 36th chapters of the Bible day. This is a day of invasion of darkness. Darkness and gloominess threatens to overtake people in a 36th season.
Day 85 is a Psalm 85 day in the year. In Psalm 85, the Psalmist begins with acknowledging all that the Lord had done for His people; and then cries out for restoration and cessation of anger. As part of the 13th week (a week of grace), Day 85 is a season to be reminded that our take-off point is the finished work of God. Man began his work when God had finished His. Man came in after God had made all things ready.
Psalm 85:1-7 says, “LORD, You have been favorable to Your land; You have brought back the captivity of Jacob. [2] You have forgiven the iniquity of Your people; You have covered all their sin. Selah [3] You have taken away all Your wrath; You have turned from the fierceness of Your anger. [4] Restore us, O God of our salvation, And cause Your anger toward us to cease. [5] Will You be angry with us forever? Will You prolong Your anger to all generations? [6] Will You not revive us again, That Your people may rejoice in You? [7] Show us Your mercy, LORD, And grant us Your salvation.”
As a first-season day, the 85th is for listening to God to hear what he would say. Day 85 is a word of God day. Psalm 85:8-9 says, “I will hear what God the LORD will speak, For He will speak peace To His people and to His saints; But let them not turn back to folly. [9] Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, That glory may dwell in our land.”
The 85th season is reunion season. It is a time for diverse family members to come together. It is a time to unite opposites. Mercy and truth are family though opposites. Righteousness and peace are family. Heaven and earth are family. The Land cannot do without the Lord. The Lord and righteousness are one. His footsteps and our pathway ought to be together.
Psalm 85:10-13 says, “Mercy and truth have met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed. [11] Truth shall spring out of the earth, And righteousness shall look down from heaven. [12] Yes, the LORD will give what is good; And our land will yield its increase. [13] Righteousness will go before Him, And shall make His footsteps our pathway.”
Day 85 is a Genesis – Second Samuel day in the 13th 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.
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 85th day of the year.
PRAYER: Lord, I thank you today because you have made all things ready; and I am taking off from your grace. Today, unite the opposites (mercy and truth) in my life.
On this day in 2022, about 200 terrorists took over and shut down Kaduna Airport in Nigeria.
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