THE SIGNIFICANCE OF 40 DAYS IN THE BIBLE

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This is more than a month but God considers 40 DAYS a spiritually significant time period. Here are some situations in the Bible denoting the role of 40 DAYS:

   > Noah's life was transformed by 40 DAYS of rain.

   > Moses was transformed by 40 DAYS on Mount Sinai.

   > The spies are transformed by 40 DAYS in the Promise Land.

   > David was transformed by Goliath's 40-DAY challenge.

   > Elijah was transformed when God gave him 40 DAYS of strength from a single 

       meal.

   > The entire city of Ninevah was transformed when God gave the people 

      40 DAYS to change.

   > Jesus was empowered by 40 DAYS in the wilderness.

   > The disciples were transformed by 40 DAYS with Jesus after resurrection. 

If God considered 40 DAYS as significant, then why don't we?

Now, ask yourself. "What can I do in 40 days that could change me and others for the better?"

Reference: Warren, R. (2004). The Purpose Driven Life. Quezon City: Purpose-Driven Ministries, Phil.,Inc.

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