Welcome to the 221st day of the year. Day 221 is the fourth day of the 32nd week; the fourth day of the fourth week in the fifth 49 days; the 25th day in the fifth 49 days of the year. Day 221 is a core fourth-season day. It is the fourth day of the fourth week. It is August 9 in a Clear Year and August 8 in a Leap Year.
The Bible patterns for understanding Day 221 are:
The fourth day of creation narrative
The fourth section of the 32nd book of the Bible
The 25th book and chapters of the Bible.
Day 221 is a fourth day of creation day in the 32nd week. On the fourth day of creation, God made the luminaries to hold darkness in check. The reason is that a fourth season is a fight-back season for darkness. The fourth book and chapters of the Bible reveal that the fourth season is a season of trials and tests. This is the bridge (testing) day of the bridge (testing) week in the fifth 49 days. A fourth season is a very critical season. As part of the 32nd week, the 32nd chapter of First Chronicles may throw some light into the nature of the day.
In the 32nd chapter of Second Chronicles, Hezekiah went through a season of tests and trials. In the 31st chapter of the book, he had just carried out sweeping reforms in Judah. Then, in the following chapter he was launched into trials. He passed through four tests:
A. THE TEST OF SENNACHERIB
2 Chronicles 32:1-22: “After these deeds of faithfulness, Sennacherib king of Assyria came and entered Judah; he encamped against the fortified cities, thinking to win them over to himself. [2] And when Hezekiah saw that Sennacherib had come, and that his purpose was to make war against Jerusalem, [3] he consulted with his leaders and commanders to stop the water from the springs which were outside the city; and they helped him. [4] Thus many people gathered together who stopped all the springs and the brook that ran through the land, saying, “Why should the kings of Assyria come and find much water?” [5] And he strengthened himself, built up all the wall that was broken, raised it up to the towers, and built another wall outside; also he repaired the Millo in the City of David, and made weapons and shields in abundance. [6] Then he set military captains over the people, gathered them together to him in the open square of the city gate, and gave them encouragement, saying, [7] “Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid nor dismayed before the king of Assyria, nor before all the multitude that is with him; for there are more with us than with him. [8] With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God, to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah. [9] After this Sennacherib king of Assyria sent his servants to Jerusalem (but he and all the forces with him laid siege against Lachish), to Hezekiah king of Judah, and to all Judah who were in Jerusalem, saying, [10] “Thus says Sennacherib king of Assyria: ‘In what do you trust, that you remain under siege in Jerusalem? [11] Does not Hezekiah persuade you to give yourselves over to die by famine and by thirst, saying, “The LORD our God will deliver us from the hand of the king of Assyria”? [12] Has not the same Hezekiah taken away His high places and His altars, and commanded Judah and Jerusalem, saying, “You shall worship before one altar and burn incense on it”? [13] Do you not know what I and my fathers have done to all the peoples of other lands? Were the gods of the nations of those lands in any way able to deliver their lands out of my hand? [14] Who was there among all the gods of those nations that my fathers utterly destroyed that could deliver his people from my hand, that your God should be able to deliver you from my hand? [15] Now therefore, do not let Hezekiah deceive you or persuade you like this, and do not believe him; for no god of any nation or kingdom was able to deliver his people from my hand or the hand of my fathers. How much less will your God deliver you from my hand?'” [16] Furthermore, his servants spoke against the LORD God and against His servant Hezekiah. [17] He also wrote letters to revile the LORD God of Israel, and to speak against Him, saying, “As the gods of the nations of other lands have not delivered their people from my hand, so the God of Hezekiah will not deliver His people from my hand.” [18] Then they called out with a loud voice in Hebrew to the people of Jerusalem who were on the wall, to frighten them and trouble them, that they might take the city. [19] And they spoke against the God of Jerusalem, as against the gods of the people of the earth-the work of men’s hands. [20] Now because of this King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah, the son of Amoz, prayed and cried out to heaven. [21] Then the LORD sent an angel who cut down every mighty man of valor, leader, and captain in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he returned shamefaced to his own land. And when he had gone into the temple of his god, some of his own offspring struck him down with the sword there. [22] Thus the LORD saved Hezekiah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem from the hand of Sennacherib the king of Assyria, and from the hand of all others, and guided them on every side.
B. THE TEST OF LIFE AND HEALTH
2 Chronicles 32:24: “In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death, and he prayed to the LORD; and He spoke to him and gave him a sign”
C. THE TEST OF HUMILITY
2 Chronicles 32:25-30: “But Hezekiah did not repay according to the favor shown him, for his heart was lifted up; therefore wrath was looming over him and over Judah and Jerusalem. [26] Then Hezekiah humbled himself for the pride of his heart, he and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, so that the wrath of the LORD did not come upon them in the days of Hezekiah. [27] Hezekiah had very great riches and honor. And he made himself treasuries for silver, for gold, for precious stones, for spices, for shields, and for all kinds of desirable items; [28] storehouses for the harvest of grain, wine, and oil; and stalls for all kinds of livestock, and folds for flocks. [29] Moreover he provided cities for himself, and possessions of flocks and herds in abundance; for God had given him very much property. [30] This same Hezekiah also stopped the water outlet of Upper Gihon, and brought the water by tunnel to the west side of the City of David. Hezekiah prospered in all his works.
D. THE TEST OF MINDSET
2 Chronicles 32:25: 31: However, regarding the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, whom they sent to him to inquire about the wonder that was done in the land, God withdrew from him, in order to test him, that He might know all that was in his heart”.
Day 221 is a Jonah chapter 3:1-4 day in the 32nd week. The fourth section of the 32nd book of the Bible is applicable to the fourth day of the 32nd week. In this section of the book, Jonah became the luminary that took the light of God’s word to dark Nineveh. This is a day shining as light to hold darkness in check. You are God’s channel of light today. Shine forth and bring light to those sitting in darkness.
Day 221 is a Book of Lamentations day in the fifth 49 days of the year. The book of Lamentations is the 25th book of the Bible and is applicable to the 25th day in the fifth 49 days of the year. The 25th book and chapters of the Bible indicate that people are prone to making costly mistakes in the 25th season. This is a day to watch against making foolish decisions – as individuals, families, communities, organizations and nations. This is a day to pray against mental darkness and actions that would lead to lamentations. It is a day to pray and take steps against judgmental disasters.
Day 221 is Obadiah – Malachi day in the 32nd week. Every week is like 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 fourth day of the week is the day closing the Old Testament side of the week; and expresses the last nine books of the Old Testament. Day 221 is the bridge-day leading to the New Testament side of the 31st week. 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. Day 221 is the day of the dominion of the Voice of God in the nations.
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 an end to something in your life, family, business, community, and nation. Today, raise your voice against wickedness and oppression wherever it is found. Prophesy! Prophesy!! Prophesy!!! Today, also pray to be more sensitive in the spirit; to pick up necessary signals that would help you triumph over the enemy and keep darkness away. Happy Day 221!
BORN ON THIS DAY? You were born in this season for a reason. Babies are born everyday but each child comes in his or her season. Your arrival on this day is related to who you are and why you exist. Like the luminaries God made on the fourth day of creation, you are a light-giver, time-keeper and a sign-giver. You were designed to help people know what to do. You were made to be an alarm ad bell ringer. You were born to illuminate the mind of people and draw them out of mental darkness. Confusion, deception and stumbling were not to be part of your life. The tests and temptations you go through are to qualify you for your assignment in life. You cannot be light to anyone if you are overcome by darkness. You cannot help anyone if you are deceived or confused. The secret of relevance, for you, is to live your life in light of the Word of God. To give light you must have light. To enlighten others, you must be enlightened yourself. Seek the Truth from Gods Word to free yourself and others from confusion and deception. Today, give thanks to the Creator of all things for your life and pray for grace to live the life you were ordained to.
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