So you have marked and crossed the 59th year? Congratulations! Welcome to the 60th year! The 60th year is the 12-month season following the 59th year, birthday, or anniversary. Year 60 is the fourth year in the ninth seven years (57-63); and the eleventh year in the second 49 years. Year 60 is a fourth-season year. It is the middle of the season of the 9th seven years. The 60th year is a bridge year. It is the bridge between the first three years and last three years of the ninth 7 years. What can we learn from the Bible concerning the 60th year following the 59th Anniversary?
The Bible patterns for understanding the 60th year are 1) the fourth day of creation narrative; 2) the 60th book of the Bible; 3) the 60th chapters of the Bible; 4) the fourth four chapters (13-16) of the 9th book of the Bible, and the eleventh book and chapters of the Bible.
Year 60 is a fourth day of creation year. On the fourth day of creation, God made the luminaries; the greater light to rule the day; and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also. He made the luminaries to be for lights, to divide the day from the night, to rule over day and night, and to be for signs and for seasons. Year 60 is for the dominion of light against darkness. God made luminaries on the fought day because of the tendency for darkness to overtake men in the fourth seasons of life. Year 60 is year to stand guard against confusion, disorderliness, or disorganization. It is a season to guard against mental darkness, deception, and foolish stumbling. Year 60 is a year to triumph through light.
Year 60 is a First Samuel 13-16 year. As the fourth year of the ninth 7 years, the 60th year expresses First Samuel 13-16 (the fourth four chapters of the ninth book of the Bible). Those four chapters were chapters of failure in the life of king Saul. He got into trouble for disregarding the instructions of Samuel. Samuel was the light to guide him through the season; but Saul disregarded the prophet. In the 13th chapter, he overstepped his bounds to offer sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel. That was the beginning of his downfall. In chapter 14, he issued an unreasonable decree requiring soldiers to fight on empty stomach. Penalty for violation was death. His son Jonathan almost got killed for tasting honey. In the 15th chapter, he disobeyed God’s commandment to destroy Amalek. That was the last straw that broke the Camel’s back. God rejected him as king. In the 16th chapter, David was anointed king in his father’s house; as one that would do the will of God. An evil spirit of depression came upon Saul and David was found to play music, as palace musician, to soothe Saul’s soul. Year 60 is a time to heed wise counsel, follow instructions, and obey commands. It is a season to be guided by light. It is a season to focus on the word – the light. This year, may the Lord guide you away from foolish and costly decisions. May the Lord deliver you from failing like king Saul. Year 60 is like a book-of-Numbers Year in a book-of-First-Samuel Season; because it is the fourth year of the ninth 7 years. Numbers is the fourth book of the Bible and First Samuel is the ninth book of the Bible. Year 60 is the ‘wilderness year’ of the ninth 7 years.
Year 60 is a First Samuel 16-19 year in the 9th seven years. The fourth section of the ninth book of the Bible is applicable to the fourth year of the ninth 7 years. This fourth section of First Samuel, reveals that the 60th season is a season of conflict between fleshly and spiritual forces; a season of preservation from death; and season of freedom from limitations. In the seventeenth chapter, David clashed with, and killed, the Philistine giant that terrorized the army of Israel. David was the instrument of deliverance in this section. Jonathan and David became friends after he killed Goliath. In the 18th chapter, overcome by jealousy as the women praised David, Saul sought to kill David. The chase after David continued in the 19th and 20th chapters. Jonathan, David’s wife, and Samuel, helped David escape death in this section. Above all, David was preserved by His relationship with God. Year 61 is a year of choosing life against death and blessings against curses. David chose the right way but Saul chose to go the wrong way. Year 61 is a year to enjoy life and blessings through loyalty to God. Th enemy comes to kill and destroy but God preserves through spiritual sensitivity and faith.
Year 60 is Book of First Kings Year in the Second 49 years. Year 60 is the eleventh year in the second 49 year; and has its guiding light in the eleventh book and eleventh chapters of the Bible. The eleventh book and eleventh chapters of the Bible indicate that Year 60 is a season of unprecedented exploits, trials, and sometimes failure. In the eleventh book of the Bible, Israel became great under the ruler ship of Solomon. In the 11th book of the Bible, Israel also began to go down through the errors of Solomon and Jeroboam the son of Nebat. Israel divided into two kingdoms in this season because of the arrogance of Rehoboam. In Genesis 11, men attempted building the Tower of Babel but everything ended in confusion. In Second Samuel 11, David made the Bathsheba-mistake. In the 11th chapter of the 11th book of the Bible, Solomon came down under a prophetic axe. The ministry of Elijah began in the 11th book of the Bible. In John 11, Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead.
Year 60 is a book-of-First-Peter Year. The 60th book of the Bible, First Peter, is applicable to the sixtieth year. The opening verses of this book says God has begotten us again to a LIVING HOPE according to His abundant mercy and through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The 60th book of the Bible gives hope and comfort amid suffering. Pray that the pains of the season will not distract you from the promised gains.
Year 60 is a 60th-chapters-of-the-Bible year. The 60th chapters of Psalm and Isaiah reveal that the 60th season is a season of hope, promises, and assurances from God – amid trials. In this sixtieth year, take your eyes off the darkness of the season and put them on the Lord and His promises. In the middle of the prayers in Psalm 60, we read this: “God has spoken in His holiness: “I will rejoice; I will divide Shechem And measure out the Valley of Succoth. [7] Gilead is Mine, and Manasseh is Mine; Ephraim also is the helmet for My head; Judah is My lawgiver. [8] Moab is My washpot; Over Edom I will cast My shoe; Philistia, shout in triumph because of Me.” The 22-verse 60th chapter of Isaiah has about 60 mouth-watering, promises that give hope to the believer. The passage is full of good things God said SHALL happen; and things He said He WILL do. The 60th year is a year of great divine promises. It is a year of great expectations; but the enemy wants it to be a year of great disasters.
ISAIAH 60 PROMISES APPLICABLE TO THE 60TH YEAR
1. In this season, you will arise and shine because your light has come and the glory of God has risen upon you.
2. In this season, the Lord will arise over you and His glory will be seen in you.
3. In this season, foreigners shall come to your light, and leaders to the brightness of your rising.
4. In this season, your sons shall come from afar, and your daughters shall be nursed at your side.
5. In this season, you shall become radiant, and your heart shall swell with joy; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you,
6. In this season, the wealth of foreigners shall come to you.
7. In this season, the multitude of camels shall cover your land, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; All those from Sheba shall come; they shall bring gold and incense, and they shall proclaim the praises of the LORD.
8. In this season, all the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall ascend with acceptance on My altar, And I will glorify the house of My glory.
9. In this season, you will be in wonder and amazement and you will be asking, “Who are these who fly like a cloud, And like doves to their roosts? Surely the coastlands shall wait for Me;
10. In this season, the ships of Tarshish will come first, to bring your sons from afar, their silver and their gold with them, to the name of the LORD your God, and to the Holy One of Israel, because He has glorified you.
11. In this season, “The sons of foreigners shall build up your walls, and their kings shall minister to you;
12. In this season, the Lord will show you His favor and mercy.
13. In this season, your gates shall be open continually; they shall not be shut day or night, that men may bring to you the wealth of foreigners, and their kings in procession.
14. In this season, the nation and kingdom which will not serve you shall perish, and those nations shall be utterly ruined.
15. In this season, “The glory of Lebanon shall come to you, The cypress, the pine, and the box tree together, To beautify the place of My sanctuary;
16. In this season, I will make the place of My feet glorious.
17. In this season, the sons of those who afflicted you Shall come bowing to you,
18. In this season, all those who despised you shall fall prostrate at the soles of your feet; And they shall call you The City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel.
19. In this season, “Whereas you have been forsaken and hated, so that no one went through you, I will make you an eternal excellence, A joy of many generations.
20. In this season, you shall drink the milk of the Gentiles, And milk the breast of kings;
21. In this season, you shall know that I, the LORD, am your Savior And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
22. In this season, “Instead of bronze I will bring gold, Instead of iron I will bring silver, Instead of wood, bronze, And instead of stones, iron.
23. In this season, God will also make your officers peace, and your magistrates righteousness.
24. In this season, violence shall no longer be heard in your land, Neither wasting nor destruction within your borders; but you shall call your walls Salvation, and your gates Praise.
25. In this season, “The sun shall no longer be your light by day, Nor for brightness shall the moon give light to you; But the LORD will be to you an everlasting light, And your God your glory.
26. In this season, your sun shall no longer go down, nor shall your moon withdraw itself; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended.
27. In this season, your people shall all be righteous; they shall inherit the land forever, The branch of My planting, the work of My hands, that I may be glorified.
28. In this season, a little one shall become a thousand, And a small one a strong nation. I, the LORD, will hasten it in its time.
Year 60 is Obadiah – Malachi day in the 9th even years. Every seven-year season has an Old Testament side and a New Testament side. The first four years of the seven year season is the first Old Testament side and the last three years is the New Testament side. The last 9 books of the Old Testament is applicable to the fourth and last year in the Old Testament side of the week. The last nine books of the Old Testament constitute the bridge linking the Old Testament and the New Testament. The 60th year is the end of the Old Testament side of the ninth seven years. It is the end of a phase of life.
This 60th year, decree that there be light-givers to keep darkness from holding sway in your life and circumstances. It is your season to shine and give light to those in darkness. This year, be on your guard against depression, deception, and making foolish utterances, and unreasonable decisions. Seek counsel; and be guided by light from God’s word, revelation, and wise and godly people. Do not despise the voice of wisdom and counsel. Speak the word of God instead of your fears and feelings. Do not fear; you’re not the first to go through the 60th year; and the Bible says many good things about the 60th. Happy 60th year!
