Welcome to the 22nd day of the year! Day 22 is the first day of the fourth week; and the 22nd day of the year. It is a first season day. The Bible patterns for understanding the 22nd day are 1) the narrative of the first day of creation, 2) the 22nd book of the Bible, 3) the 22nd chapters of the Bible, and 4) the first five chapters of the fourth book of the Bible.
Day 22 is a first-day-of-creation day. God created light on the first day of creation. God is first and the first is God’s. Day 22 is God’s because it is the first day of the week. It is for honoring God. It is for seeking His pleasure. It is for hearing His Word. It is for doing His will and bidding. Day 22 is a book of Genesis day in a book of Numbers week. God’s intention in the book of Numbers was to set up Israel as light to rule over the darkness of the nations. In the book of Genesis, God raised His vessels from Adam up to Jacob and his family. Day 22 is preparation day for week 4.
Day 22 is a Numbers 1-5 day. Numbers has 36 chapters. Let us give up five chapters for each day; except the last day that would have six chapters. The first section (five chapters) of the fourth book of the Bible is applicable to the first day of the fourth week of the year. In the first four chapters, God focused attention on his people. Firstly, God commanded Moses to conduct a census of Israel excluding the tribe of Levi. After numbering Israel, he numbered the heads of the tribes and the fighting men. Then, in the third chapter, He focused on the House of Aaron. The fourth chapter is about the duties of the three families of the tribe of Levi – Kohathites, Gershomites, and the Merarites. The fifth chapter is about isolating ceremonially unclean people. As God raised a people for Himself in the book of Genesis, that is how He raised people for His work in the first four chapters of the book of Numbers. Day 22 is for marking out God’s vessels and agents for the week. It is also for isolating unworthy contaminated vessels. Day 22 is the season of people avowed to God. Day 22 is selection-day for blessing or cursing.
Day 22 is a book of Song of Songs day. Song of Songs is the 22nd book of the Bible. The book is about romantic relationship between two lovers – a bridegroom and his bride. This book reveals that the 22nd day is for romance between God (Christ) and the believer. Love for God must be foundation of the fourth week; and that foundation is to be laid on the 22nd day. Make today a day of demonstrating your love and commitment to God.
Day 22 is a 22nd-chapters-of-the-Bible day. The 22nd chapters reveal that the 22nd season is for demonstrating how much God and His Word mean to you. In Genesis 22, Abraham went to sacrifice Isaac, his son, as God demanded. In Luke 22, Jesus prayed to the Father and said, “…Not my will but yours be done”. In Acts 22, Paul began to stand trial for the gospel. He believed in Christ enough to suffer for Him.
Day 22 is a Genesis – Second Samuel day in the third 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.! Today, give special attention to reading God’s word, meditating on it, and praying; as a way of giving up yourself, this week, for His will. Happy 22nd day of the year.
ON THIS DAY 2020: The impeachment trial of Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States begins in earnest today with opening arguments.
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