The number 40 is a Biblical number. In looking in The Word the number 40 is mentioned in the Bible over 120 times.
We learn from God's Word that Moses, Noah, Elijah, Jonah, and eveh Jesus spent 40 days with God. During their 40 days they conquered despair, won battles, overcame depression, and defeated temptation.
Noah and his family spent 40 Days in the ark
Moses spent 40 Days on Mt. Sinai receiving the Law from God
The spies of Israel spied out the Promised Land for 40 days
Elijah was strengthened by God for 40 Days from one meal
Jonah preached repentance to Nineveh for 40 Days
Jesus was tempted by Satan 40 Days in the wilderness
Faith will be the key in your commitment to submit to God for 40 Days.
"Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1
In our lives we have sought after other things such as jobs, money, mates, love..., the list goes on. But when we learn to seek God first in everything, everything else will come.
Matthew 6:33 says, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."
We do not have to spend countless hours worrying about how we are going to make it, being too anxious for things to come, or trying to figure things out. While we are trying to figure things out God has already worked them out.
Don't be too consumed with everyday life that you do not have time for God. God created you and He is the Author and Finisher of your faith. God knows what is best for you and He knows just when to bring things into your life.
I beseech you for the next 40 days to make a conscious decision to seek God like never before and I believe the answers to your prayers will not only be heard by God but will be answered as well.
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