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The Forty Season

Oct 21
2 min read

You know when they say, “I was this old when I found out...”

Well, that is how this last decade went for me.


I found out who God is, and it was like the light switch to the world got flipped on.

Jesus changed my life! 🙌🏻✝️


I also found out that the dreams we might have as early as 10 years old really can come true much later, even if it takes three decades. And that it is all in God's timing.


And I found out what turning 40 really means.


Not just the extra wrinkles, the bigger pants size (rond en gesond, as we say in Afrikaans, lol!), not just owning the “Ma’am” you get just about everywhere in public, or the experience you've accumulated on your CV. But something far more meaningful.


More than anything else, I've come to understand just how faithful God is.


Did you know that throughout Scripture, we see the number 40 appear in remarkable ways?


  1. Noah: 40 days and nights of rain (Genesis 7:12). Judgment, cleansing and a new beginning. God preserved Noah through the flood.

  2. Moses: 40 days on Mount Sinai (Exodus 24:18). A time in God's presence, receiving His commandments and revelation.

  3. Israel: 40 years in the wilderness (Deuteronomy 8:2). Testing, discipline and dependence on God. Despite Israel's unfaithfulness, God continued to provide.

  4. The spies: 40 days exploring Canaan (Numbers 13:25). A test of faith versus fear, revealing the consequences of unbelief.

  5. Goliath: 40 days challenging Israel (1 Samuel 17:16). A period of intimidation overcome through David's faith in God.

  6. Elijah: 40 days travelling to Horeb (1 Kings 19:8). A journey of restoration, renewed strength and encountering God.

  7. Nineveh: 40 days to repent (Jonah 3:4). A warning of judgment that became an opportunity for repentance and mercy.

  8. Jesus: 40 days fasting in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1–11). Preparation, temptation and perfect obedience to God.

  9. Jesus: 40 days after His resurrection (Acts 1:3). Preparing His disciples to spread the Gospel.

And there is more:


  1. 40 years of rest: Israel experienced periods of rest under Othniel, Deborah and Gideon (Judges 3:11; 5:31; 8:28).

  2. 40 years of leadership: David and Solomon each reigned for 40 years (2 Samuel 5:4; 1 Kings 11:42).

  3. Moses' life: Three periods of approximately 40 years, involving preparation, calling and deliverance (Acts 7:23, 30, 36).


And so I only printed 40 physical copies of my book and called my publishing imprint 40DaysHouse.


God has shown me that every story has its wilderness and every journey has its seasons. But through it all, He remains faithful.


Forty represents the season. God's faithfulness is the story.

I praise God for the blessing of turning 40! 🙌🏻❤️✝️

 
 
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