PRAYER JOURNAL - GOD'S HOLY CITY
AS I SETTLED DOWN IN MY OFFICE LAST NIGHT TO READ THE BIBLE AND SPEND TIME WITH THE LORD, HOLY SPIRIT HAD OTHER PLANS AND AWAKENED MY SLEEPING COMPUTER TO SHOW ME PROPHETIC NUMBERS. I CONTINUED TO SEEK HOLY SPIRIT’S HELP THIS MORNING AS HE UNFOLDED THE MESSAGE .. THEN GOD SPOKE. IT IS AMAZING HOW HOLY SPIRIT TIES ALL OF THIS TOGETHER!!
HOLY SPIRIT REVEALED THE NUMBER 85.
HEBREW 85
85. Abraham אַבְרָהָם
Meaning: father of a multitude, Abraham, the later name of Abram
The patriarch first appears as Abram (“exalted father”) in Genesis 11:26. In Genesis 17:5 God changes his name to Abraham, declaring, “for I have made you a father of many nations”. The renaming signals the expansion of God’s purpose from one man and household to a multitude that will bless all peoples.
Covenant Promises
1. Land: “To your offspring I will give this land” (Genesis 12:7).
2. Seed: “Your offspring will be as the stars of the sky” (Genesis 15:5).
3. Blessing to the nations: “All the families of the earth will be blessed through you” (Genesis 12:3).
4. Everlasting covenant confirmed by circumcision (Genesis 17:7-13).
These promises structure much of redemptive history, re-affirmed to Isaac (Genesis 26:3-5), Jacob (Genesis 28:13-15), and the nation (Exodus 6:3-8).
The near-sacrifice of Isaac (Genesis 22) foreshadows the Father offering His only Son (John 3:16). The ram caught in a thicket anticipates substitutionary atonement, and the place name “The LORD Will Provide” (Genesis 22:14) points forward to Calvary.
Israel’s identity is repeatedly tied to Abraham: “the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob” (Exodus 3:15). Yet the promise intentionally extends to Gentiles. The prophets foresee nations streaming to share in the covenant (Isaiah 2:2-4; Micah 4:1-3), echoing Genesis 12:3.
Nehemiah 9 rehearses God’s faithfulness to Abraham as a basis for renewed covenant.
Psalms exults, “He remembers His covenant forever, the word He commanded for a thousand generations, the covenant He made with Abraham” (Psalms 105:8-9).
HOLY SPIRIT REVEALED THE TIME 12:17.
GREEK 1217
1217. démiourgos δημιουργός
Meaning: Creator, Craftsman, Maker
In the single New Testament appearance of δημιουργός (Hebrews 11:10), the writer portrays God as the “architect and builder” of the city Abraham awaited.
HEBREWS 11:8-10 AMP By faith Abraham, when he was called [by God], obeyed by going to a place which he was to receive as an inheritance; and he went, not knowing where he was going. By faith he lived as a foreigner in the promised land, as in a strange land, living in tents [as nomads] with Isaac and Jacob, who were fellow heirs of the same promise. [Gen 12:1-8] For he was [waiting expectantly and confidently] looking forward to the city which has foundations, [an eternal, heavenly city] whose architect and builder is God.”
The verse casts Abraham’s faith forward to a divinely planned and constructed dwelling whose permanence rests not in human craftsmanship but in the purposeful handiwork of God Himself. By using a word that Greeks associated with public craftsmen who served the common good, the author underscores that God’s creative labor is both intentional and beneficent—designed for the redeemed community.
Scripture repeatedly presents the Lord as Maker and Builder long before the epistle to the Hebrews entwines those themes:
Genesis 1:1—God’s initial act of creation establishes His unrivaled authority as Creator.
Exodus 25:40—Moses is warned to construct the tabernacle “according to the pattern shown you on the mountain,” indicating a heavenly archetype already fashioned by God.
Psalm 127:1—“Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain,” affirming divine primacy over all human endeavors.
Isaiah 54:11-12—The future Zion is pictured with foundations of sapphires and walls of precious stones, echoing a city whose conception surpasses earthly architects.
Hebrews 11:10 thus stands in continuity with the Old Testament portrayal: God builds realms of worship and habitation, and faithful people anchor their hope in His craftsmanship rather than in transient structures.
The Heavenly City: The “city with foundations” (Hebrews 11:10) anticipates the New Jerusalem of Revelation 21:2,14. Twelve foundations inscribed with the apostles’ names reveal stability and covenantal completeness. The shared imagery confirms that the term δημιουργός does not merely describe God’s past creative act but His ongoing project culminating in an eschatological dwelling for His people.
Divine Initiative: Salvation history is constructed by God from blueprint to completion (Philippians 1:6).
God is not a subordinate fashioner of pre-existing matter but the sovereign Lord who speaks worlds into being (Psalm 33:6).
By depicting God as δημιουργός, Hebrews 11:10 frames the life of faith within a grand architectural narrative: the Creator designs, constructs, and completes an enduring city for His people. The term enriches biblical theology by merging creation, covenant, and consummation into a single image of divine craftsmanship, urging believers to trust the Builder whose work will stand forever.
The "new Jerusalem" represents the fulfillment of God's promises and the ultimate restoration of His people. It is not merely a physical city but a symbol of God's eternal kingdom. This new creation is a recurring theme in prophetic literature, such as Isaiah 65:17-19, which speaks of a new heaven and a new earth. The new Jerusalem is the culmination of God's redemptive plan, contrasting with the old Jerusalem, which was subject to sin and destruction.
The descent of the new Jerusalem "out of heaven from God" emphasizes its divine origin and nature. Unlike earthly cities built by human hands, this city is a gift from God, signifying His initiative in salvation and restoration. This imagery echoes the vision of Jacob's ladder in Genesis 28:12, where heaven and earth are connected by divine action. It underscores the idea that the new creation is not achieved by human effort but by God's sovereign will.
The preparation "as a bride" highlights the city's beauty, purity, and readiness for a divine relationship. In biblical times, a bride's preparation was a significant cultural event, symbolizing purity and commitment. This imagery is used throughout Scripture to describe the relationship between God and His people, such as in Hosea 2:19-20 and Ephesians 5:25-27. The city, like a bride, is made ready for a sacred union with God.
The adornment "for her husband" signifies the intimate and covenantal relationship between God and His people. In ancient Jewish culture, a bride adorned herself to meet her groom, symbolizing joy and anticipation. This phrase reflects the eschatological hope of the church as the bride of Christ, as seen in Revelation 19:7-8. The adornment represents the righteousness and glory bestowed upon the church by Christ, the bridegroom.
The Promise of a New Beginning: Revelation 21:2 assures believers of a future where God will dwell with His people in a renewed creation. This hope should encourage perseverance in faith.
The Church as the Bride: The imagery of the church as a bride adorned for her husband highlights the intimate relationship between Christ and His church. Believers are called to live in purity and devotion, preparing for this ultimate union.
God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness: The descent of the new Jerusalem from heaven underscores God's control over history and His faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Trust in God's plan should be a cornerstone of Christian faith.
Heavenly Citizenship: As citizens of the new Jerusalem, Christians are reminded to live as ambassadors of God's kingdom on earth, reflecting His values and love in their daily lives.
The Beauty of Holiness: The adornment of the bride signifies the beauty of holiness. Believers are encouraged to pursue holiness, knowing it is pleasing to God and a reflection of their future glory.
“New” indicates not merely a renovated version of the old but something entirely fresh, unmarred by the curse (Revelation 22:3).
Jerusalem has always symbolized God’s covenant relationship with His people—first in Abraham’s offering on Mount Moriah (Genesis 22:2), later in David’s capital and Solomon’s temple (2 Samuel 5:7; 1 Kings 8:1).
Hebrews 12:22 affirms believers “have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem,” hinting that this city already exists in God’s realm and will soon be revealed.
THE IMAGE NUMBER ON THE COMPUTER SCREENSHOT WAS 5429. I ALSO HAD AN UNCTION TO LOOK UP THE HEBREW MEANING.
HEBREW 5429
5429. seah סְאָה
Meaning: measure for grain
Because grain was Israel’s staple, the seah became a ready symbol of daily life, economy, worship, and prophetic promise.
Genesis 18:6 records Abraham urging Sarah, “Quick! Knead three measures of fine flour and bake some bread.” The patriarch does not offer a token snack but three seahs—an amount able to feed dozens. The scene sets the gold standard for biblical hospitality: abundance given in faith, not sparse calculation.
GENESIS 18:1-6 AMP Now the Lord appeared to Abraham by the terebinth trees of Mamre [in Hebron], while he was sitting at the tent door in the heat of the day. When he raised his eyes and looked up, behold, three men were standing [a little distance] from him. When he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed down [with his face] to the ground, and Abraham said, “My Lord, if now I have found favor in your sight, please do not pass by your servant [without stopping to visit]. Please let a little water be brought [by one of my servants] and [you may] wash your feet, and recline and rest comfortably under the tree. And I will bring a piece of bread to refresh and sustain you; after that you may go on, since you have come to your servant.” And they replied, “Do as you have said.” So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah, and said, “Quickly, get ready three measures of fine meal, knead it and bake cakes.”
At Mount Carmel Elijah rebuilt the ruined altar and “made a trench around the altar, large enough to hold two seahs of seed” (1 Kings 18:32). The detail is more than architectural. In a drought-stricken land, Elijah chooses a measurement associated with food security to underscore that true worship acknowledges God as the giver of every harvest. When the fire falls, the God who consumes the sacrifice is also the God who soon ends the famine (1 Kings 18:41-45).
During the Aramean siege of Samaria, starvation made donkey heads a delicacy and dove dung a commodity. Into that hopeless market Elisha prophesied: “About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria six quarts of fine flour will sell for a shekel and twelve quarts of barley for a shekel” (2 Kings 7:1). The seah frames the miracle: normal prices will return overnight. Fulfillment comes verbatim (2 Kings 7:16, 2 Kings 7:18). The unit of measure becomes a yardstick of God’s faithfulness—He not only feeds His people but does so at a price they can afford.
When Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven as leaven hidden “in three measures of flour” (Matthew 13:33), He taps the same imagery: small beginnings permeating the whole. Just as Sarah’s three seahs fed heavenly visitors, the gospel nourishes the world.
THIS WAS REVEALED ON JULY 8.
HEBREW 8083
8083. shemoneh or shemonah שְׁמֹנֶה
Meaning: eight (8), eighth
שְׁמֹנֶה designates the cardinal number “eight.” In Scripture it marks quantity, sequence, age, duration, and symbolic completeness.
Eight follows the fullness of seven and therefore carries connotations of a fresh start. After seven days of flooding, Noah waited “another seven days” (Genesis 8:10), and on the next day (effectively the eighth) the new era began as the dove returned no more. Though the verse does not use שְׁמֹנֶה, the canonical storyline accents eight as the threshold of restoration. Later typological echoes reinforce this pattern: the eighth day accepts offerings (Ezekiel 43:27), and the resurrection of Christ—first day after the Sabbath—stands as the climactic new creation.
Genesis 17:12 inaugurates the command: “He who is eight days old among you must be circumcised”. Leviticus 12:3 repeats the ordinance. The eighth-day timing combines divine grace (the child contributes nothing) with covenantal responsibility, symbolizing purified life set apart for God. Luke 2:21 later records Jesus’ adherence, anchoring the continuity of covenant across Testaments.
Eight reminds believers that God’s redemptive plan moves beyond mere restoration to altogether new life.
ON JULY 3, 2026 PRESIDENT TRUMP ANNOUNCED WE HAVE RECLAIMED OUR SOVEREIGNTY, REGAINED OUR LIBERTY, RESTORED OUR PROPERTY AND WE HAVE SAVED OUR COUNTRY .. INDICATING THE REBIRTH OF A NATION.
ACCORDING TO THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT, NEWBORNS ARE CIRCUMCISED 8 DAYS AFTER BIRTH. THAT WOULD BE JULY 11, 2026 (7/11 👀👀).
Throughout history, circumcision has continued to be a significant rite within Judaism, symbolizing the continuity of the Abrahamic covenant. In Christianity, while the physical act is not required, the spiritual principles it represents—commitment, purity, and dedication to God—remain central to the faith.
LORD WHAT DO YOU WANT TO SAY?
Behold! I am doing a NEW thing! Creating a NEW world for you! Be prepared to LET GO of what has been and EMBRACE THE NEW. It is all FOR YOU. I am keeping my words and covenant to Abraham. I am a faithful God. I will ABIDE with you. I am HOLY. The NEW THING I am creating for you is HOLY. My HOLY CITY. Shalom
MESSAGE ENDED AT 11:43
JOHN 11:43 AMP When He had said this, He shouted with a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!”
AMERICA (Lazarus) HAS BEEN SAVED!!!
THE TIME IS NOW 12:11. MIRROR IS 11:12.
DEUTERONOMY 11:12 AMP .. A land for which the Lord your God cares; the eyes of the Lord your God are always on it, from the beginning of the year to the end of the year.”
REVELATION 12:11 AMP And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, for they did not love their life and renounce their faith even when faced with death. [Zech 3:1-10; Rom 8:33, 34]”
RECEIPT ✨
IMAGE NUMBER 5438
HEBREW 5438
5438. sibbah סִבָּה
Meaning: Cause, reason, turn of events, circuit
Divine Sovereignty in Political Upheaval: סִבָּה is used to point beyond mere human causation to the hidden orchestration of God’s will.
Scripture frequently affirms God’s absolute rule over history (Psalm 115:3; Daniel 4:35), yet 1 Kings 12:15 offers a rare instance in which His unseen governance is explicitly labeled as “the cause.” The word thus becomes a linguistic marker of providence, illustrating that God is never a passive observer but the ultimate director of unfolding events.
The Old Testament often juxtaposes God’s rule with accountable human actions (Genesis 50:20; Acts 2:23). The unique use of סִבָּה therefore warns leaders and nations alike: personal decisions carry weight, yet they unfold within God’s larger redemptive script.
Providence: The unseen hand steering visible affairs (Proverbs 16:9).
Judgment and mercy: Discipline upon idolatry balanced by preservation of David’s lineage (Lamentations 3:31-33).
Covenant faithfulness: The Kingdom’s fracture does not fracture God’s oath; it moves salvation history toward the coming Son of David (Luke 1:31-33).
Beneath every historical current flows the steady river of God’s sovereign, covenant-keeping will.
GREEK 5438
5438. phulaké φυλακή
Meaning: Guard, watch, prison, custody, time of the night
Strong’s 5438 gathers the ideas of confinement, custody, vigilance, and time-keeping into one word. Whether denoting a literal jail, a cohort of guards, or a portion of the night, it always points to something (or Someone) actively restraining or watching for a purpose determined by God’s providence.
The “Watch” of the Night: A second stream of meaning concerns time. The night was divided into four φυλακαί. “During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the sea” (Matthew 14:25; Mark 6:48). In a parable Jesus commends servants “if he comes in the second or even the third watch and finds them alert” (Luke 12:38). Because these watches occur when human strength wanes, the passages underscore the need for spiritual vigilance dependent on divine power.
Apostolic Arrests, Angelic Deliverances: Acts offers a theology of φυλακή that magnifies the sovereignty of God over earthly shackles. The apostles: “An angel of the Lord opened the doors of the prison” (Acts 5:19-25). Peter: “Prayer for him was being made fervently… suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared” (Acts 12:5-10,17). Paul and Silas in Philippi: “The jailer… having received this order, put them into the inner cell… About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns” (Acts 16:23-27,37,40). Earthquakes, opened doors, conversions—all exhibit the gospel’s unstoppable advance.
Spiritual Imprisonment and Cosmic Conflict: Not every φυλακή is made of iron. “He also went and preached to the spirits in prison” (1 Peter 3:19)—fallen spirits held for judgment, demonstrating Christ’s cosmic triumph. Revelation 18:2 pictures Babylon as “a haunt of demons and a cage [φυλακή] of every unclean spirit,” depicting end-time spiritual bondage. Satan himself is “released from his prison” after the millennium (Revelation 20:7), proving that every captor is ultimately captive to God.
Watchfulness in Eschatology: The homeowner who would have watched his house “if the master of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming” (Matthew 24:43) turns φυλακή into an exhortation: believers must keep constant guard over their own lives and doctrine as they await Christ’s return.
φυλακή reveals God’s mastery over time, circumstance, and authority. It calls His people to vigilant faithfulness, assures them that no prison can silence divine truth, and warns that ultimate bondage or freedom hinges on relationship to Christ. Thus the term spans the entire redemptive drama—from earthly jails to eschatological judgment—underscoring the unbreakable consistency of Scripture in proclaiming a sovereign, delivering God.
BLOGGER NOTED THE TIME I STARTED THIS POST WAS 10:37.
HEBREWS 10:37 AMP For yet in a very little while, He who is coming will come, and will not delay.
"If you openly declare Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.”
Romans 10:9-11
RAISE YOUR HANDS IN SUBMISSION & FROM YOUR HEART PRAY THIS PRAYER ALOUD TO RECEIVE ETERNAL SALVATION. YOU MUST BE SINCERE AND INVITE JESUS TO BE THE LORD OF YOUR LIFE. AND THEN YIELD TO HIM!!!
Jesus, I declare that You are the Son of God who died for my sins. I believe you were raised on the third day and are now seated at the right hand of God the Father. I confess my sins to you now & ask for Your forgiveness. I ask you to come and live in my heart & to be my Lord and Savior. I surrender my life to You. Thank you for giving me Your righteousness, for transforming me into Your image and making me a child of God.
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