The number 40 appears over and over in Scripture. It’s the number of testing, trial, and preparation.
It rained 40 days. On day 41, Noah saw dry land.
Moses fasted and received God’s commandments on day 41.
Israel wandered 40 years. Year 41? They entered the land.
Goliath shouted threats for 40 days. On day 41, David shut his mouth for good.
Jonah warned Nineveh for 40 days. Day 41, God relented.
Jesus fasted and was tempted for 40 days. Day 41, Satan was gone.
After resurrection, Jesus appeared for 40 days. Day 41? He ascended.
What’s the pattern? Trial ends. Transition begins.
You might be stuck in your “40.” It feels like a no-man’s land—like nothing’s happening. Like God’s not moving. But Daniel prayed and fasted for 21 days before the angel broke through. And the angel said something worth writing on your wall:
“I have come because of your words.” (Daniel 10:12)
You have no idea what’s moving because of your prayers. There’s resistance. There’s warfare. There’s testing. But don’t give up.
Galatians 6:9 reminds us:
“Let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.”
We talk about Day 1 faith. Let’s talk about Day 41 faith—the kind that survives 40 days of silence, struggle, and opposition. The kind that refuses to quit one day before the miracle.
Your 41 is coming.
God is not done.
Don’t stop now.
