Welcome to the 39th week of the year! The 39th week is the fourth week in the sixth 49 days. It is the bridge (mid-point) week in the sixth 49 days. The 39th season, being a fourth season, is the link-season between the three battle-seasons and the three blessing-seasons in the sixth seven seasons (36-42).
This week is both a fourth season week and a 39th season week. The Bible patterns for understanding the 39th week are found in the fourth day of creation narrative, the 39th book of the Bible, the 39th chapters of the Bible, and the fourth three chapters (10-12) of Joshua, the 6th book of the Bible.
Week 39 is a fourth-day-of-creation week. God created the luminaries on the fourth day. They were designed to give light and hold darkness in check, rule and regulate day and night, and signal seasons. The first three days of creation were days of battle against the tyranny of the darkness and the waters. The last three days were days of blessing. The fourth season is a fight back season for darkness. It is a season when darkness seeks to overtake people and ruin their destinies through temptations and wrong decisions. That is the reason God created luminaries on the fourth day. If have you light (revelation, wisdom, counsel) in the fourth season, darkness will have no power over you.
Week 39 is a 39th book and 39th-chapters-of-the-Bible week. Here are three things about the 39th season – from the 39th book and chapters of the Bible.
1. The 39th is the end of a phase, and the beginning of a new story. Malachi, the 39th book of the Bible, is the end of the Old Testament. It is the book before the New Testament. In Genesis 39, Jose byph’s time in Portiphar’s house began and ended. He parted with his garment of slavery in this chapter. He never returned to that house. The work on the tabernacle, under Bezalel, ended in Exodus 39 with the preparation of the garment of the priests. The tabernacle was dedicated in the 40th chapter. Job 39 marked the end of God’s first round of questions to Job. Isaiah’s four-chapter story about Hezekiah that began in the 36th chapter, ended in Isaiah 39. In this chapter, Isaiah spoke of the captivity of Judah. Isaiah 39:5-7 says, “Then Isaiah said to Hezekiah, “Hear the word of the LORD of hosts: [6] ‘Behold, the days are coming when all that is in your house, and what your fathers have accumulated until this day, shall be carried to Babylon; nothing shall be left,’ says the LORD. [7] ‘And they shall take away some of your sons who will descend from you, whom you will beget; and they shall be eunuchs in the palace of the king of Babylon.'” The remaining chapters of Isaiah are about restoration. In Jeremiah 39, Jerusalem finally fell to the Babylonians according to God’s word; and Jeremiah was freed and favored by the Babylonians. In Ezekiel 39, the Prophet saw Israel restored to her land. How has this played out in modern history? Nigeria became independent on October 1, 1960; the day following the end of the 39th week of the year. Nigeria also moved from military rule to democracy in 1999, the 39th year of her nationhood. That was when she began to move into the New Testament of her political destiny. IPOB Leader,Nnamdi Kanu was rearrested in the 39th week of Nigeria’s 61st year on June 27, 2021. The War of 1812-1814 between the United States of America and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland ended with a Peace treaty in the 39th year of the United States. That war was the second and last war of America’s independence. The Camp David Accord between Israel and Egypt happened in the season of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States. It was the beginning of a new day for the two countries. Margaret Thatcher became UK Prime Minister in the 39th seven years of the United Kingdom; and she was the first woman to hold that office. The stories of men and nations confirm there is a shift that occurs in the 39th season.
2. In the 39th season men ought to reflect on the frailty of human life and call upon God for deliverance from death. In Psalm 39:4-6, the psalmist says, “LORD, make me to know my end, And what is the measure of my days, That I may know how frail I am. [5] Indeed, You have made my days as handbreadths, And my age is as nothing before You; Certainly every man at his best state is but vapor. Selah [6] Surely every man walks about like a shadow; Surely they busy themselves in vain; He heaps up riches, And does not know who will gather them. In Jeremiah 39, Jerusalem fell as Jeremiah prophesied. In Ezekiel 39, Tog is deceived to march against Israel. The forces of Gog were defeated and destroyed; and their carcasses given to the birds of the air. 1939 was a year of great loss of lives. January 13 was Black Friday in Victoria where 71 people died in one of Australia’s bushfires. On January 24, earthquake killed 30, 000 people in Chile. On December 27, earthquake shook eastern Turkey and left over 32, 700 people dead. This is besides the lives consumed by the Second World War that began September 1. The war was an invite from the spirit of death.
3. In the 39th season, heaven permits men to be tested for their destiny. In Genesis 39, Joseph was tempted to commit immorality. He refused, and was victimized. His mind was on truth instead of fantasy. He passed the test of the season. In Exodus 39, God gave commandments to Moses about the priestly garment and the Ephod. The ephod was used to determine the will of God. The 39th season is a time to discern the will of God before taking action. It is not a time to do your own thing. If only Adolf Hitler knew that, he would not commanded the invasion of Poland in 1939. At least, he would have saved his own life. He was deceived and deceived others to go with him on a journey that did not favor him and his large company. In the 39th chapter of Psalms, the psalmist speaks of using his mouth carefully. In Psalm 39:1-2, the psalmist says, I said, “I will guard my ways, Lest I sin with my tongue; I will restrain my mouth with a muzzle, While the wicked are before me.” [2] I was mute with silence, I held my peace even from good; And my sorrow was stirred up”. Words matter in the 39th season. The season is also when the worth of men are weighed in a balance. In Isaiah 39, Hezekiah unadvisedly received Babylonian guests and showed them everything in his palace. Isaiah rebuked Him for that; but the king did not understand the weight of what he did. In Malachi, the 39th and last book of the Old Testament, the Lord entered into controversy with Israel but they were full of defenses. The contested every point God made n the point. How can a man argue, or contend, with God?
Week 39 is a Joshua 13-15 week. The 3 chapters in the fourth division of the sixth book of the Bible is applicable to the fourth week in the sixth 49 days (7 weeks) of the year. In these three chapters, Israelites began to receive inheritance in the Promised Land. In the 13th and 14th chapters, Joshua mapped out and divided the land among the tribes. Caleb, of the tribe of Judah, received his inheritance in the 14th chapter. The tribe of Judah received her inheritance in the 15th chapter. Week 40 is for allocations! The ‘big battle’ is over. It is time to begin to take your portion in the year. The 40th is time to begin sharing the booty. This agrees with what is written in Isaiah 40:1-2. It says, “Comfort, yes, comfort My people!” Says your God. [2] “Speak comfort to Jerusalem, and cry out to her, That her warfare is ended, That her iniquity is pardoned; For she has received from the LORD’s hand Double for all her sins.” The war is over! This 39th week is a week of battles; but it is also a week of victories ending the 9-month battles and struggles of the year. Portiphar’s wife fought Joseph in Genesis 39. The Second World War broke out in 1939. This 39th week, in 2019, was a week of legislature-executive wars both in the United Kingdom and in the United States. God have mercy!
Week 39 is Obadiah – Malachi week in the sixth 49 days of the year. Every 7-week season is like a journey through the Bible. Every 7 weeks has an Old Testament side and a New Testament side. The first four weeks of the season belong to the Old Testament side and express the 39 books of the Old Testament. The remaining three weeks of the season constitute the New Testament side and express the 27 books of the New Testament. The fourth week of the season is the week closing the Old Testament side of the season; and expresses the last nine books of the Old Testament. Week 39 is the bridge-week leading to the New Testament side of the sixth 49 days. The books of ‘the minor prophets’ are part of the last 9 books of the O.T. They are about judgment and promises of restoration. Week 39 is a week of the dominion of the Voice of God in the nations.
THIS WEEK, be hopeful that a phase is ending and a new phase is beginning – even if war breaks out against you. Also, be alert and watch against the tempter and destroyer. May the Lord grant you a shift from those who want you just for themselves; to those who seek to draw out the real value in you for the benefit of all. Ensure and treasure the presence and counsel of God. The presence of God is the secret of success in the 39th season; and you should not do anything to grieve or offend the Holy Presence. Walk in the spirit. Stand for God and believe Him for the transition to a new day. Happy 39th week!
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