"So all the generations from Abraham to David are FOURTEEN generations, from David until the captivity in Babylon are FOURTEEN generations, and from the captivity in Babylon until the Christ are FOURTEEN generations." (Matthew 1:1-17, NKJV)
The number 14 and the fear of the Lord
In the Book of Proverbs the expression "the fear of the Lord" occurs 14 times: Proverbs 1:7, 29, 2:5, 8:13, 9:10, 10:27, 14:26, 27, 15:16, 33, 16:6, 19:23, 22:4, 23:17.
Additional commentary on the Biblical Meaning of 14 *
The number 14 represents deliverance or salvation and is used twenty-two times in the Bible. The term "14th" is found 24 times in scriptures.
The fourteenth day of the first month is the Passover, when God delivered the firstborn of Israel from death. Some 430 years earlier, on the night of the 14th day of the first month, God made two covenant promises to Abraham — one of the physical seed, Isaac, and his descendants, and one of the spiritual seed, Jesus Christ, and the sons of God who would come through Him, who would shine like the stars of heaven (Matthew 13:43). On the day portion of the 14th, God confirmed the promises with a special covenant sacrifice.
"After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, 'Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.' But Abram said, 'Lord GOD, what will You give me, seeing I go childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?' . . .
"And behold, the word of the Lord came to him, saying, 'This one shall not be your heir, but one who will come from your own body shall be your heir.' Then He brought him outside and said, 'Look now toward heaven, and count the stars if you are able to number them.' And He said to him, 'So shall your descendants be.'
"Then He said to him, 'I am the Lord, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans, to give you this land to inherit it.' And he said, 'Lord GOD, how shall I know that I will inherit it?' So He said to him, 'Bring Me a three-year-old heifer, a three-year-old female goat, a three-year-old ram, a turtledove, and a young pigeon. . . . ' " (Genesis 15:1-2, 4-5, 7-9, NKJV)
On the 14th day of the first month in 30 A.D. Jesus Christ, God manifested in the flesh, the only begotten Son of God the Father, and the Lamb of God to take away the sin of the world, was crucified as the perfect sacrifice to save mankind from sin. Jesus’ death on Passover completed His ministry in the flesh.
Seven represents completion - thus 7 + 7 = 14, indicating a double completion:
- Jesus' ministry in the flesh was completed.
- Jesus' sacrifice ended or fulfilled the need for animal sacrifices.
This information came kindly from Biblestudy.org
A word from the Lord those of you will understand..... For many 2013 has been a tough year but the Lord says rejoice for that time has now come to and end and we are with NEW beginnings. A fresh over flow of my presence is here, You have sensed it. A fresh focus and vision is here. Give yourself to me this coming year and I shall over take you with Goodness and gladness. The times of adversity that tried to crush has drawn to a close. The measures of uncertainty are no longer present for you know that I AM your maker. In this New Season your focus must align with mine. Relax and unwind although its been tough there is still much work to accomplish in your midst. I have seen the sorrow in your heart, the laughter and your pain. the Season is over says the LORD. Come to me afresh together we shall relinquish all that is yours. Hold your countenance for 2014 marks and NEW ERA of my spirit. The works that I do are spirit and life. My ever essent flow goes to ALL man this year. Change will come. you are out of the deep and my abundance in my measure comes. My love never runs dry, I only say Come.. says the Lord your redeemer. The Most High GOD."
Scripture ref : 2 Corinthians 4:8-10
King James Version (KJV)
8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;
10 Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.
King James 2000 Bible It is the spirit that gives life; the flesh profits nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
Isaiah 58:11 KJV King James Version
And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought, and make fat thy bones: and thou shalt be like a watered garden, and like a spring of water, whose waters fail not.
God bless you this New Year.
Jesus loves you. We love you
look forward to more from LLWM this New year. as and when the lord shares what is to come for the year ahead I shall post and just like last year ALL came to pass. every bit. Out God cannot and does not lie.
Question is Are you ready for the truth?
Lisa LLWM ENGLAND
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