Nahum 1:7 – “The LORD is good, a great help in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust Him.”

The ways of the Lord are often mysterious to the natural mind.  A few days ago, I was awakened at 3:55 AM and heard 55 three times or a triple dose of 55. 

In the Bible, the number 5 is associated with grace and goodness. When you see 55, it may indicate a double portion of divine favor and change.  It is a reminder of divine guidance during times of transition.   I declared aloud, “I receive it!”

As I continued to read, Habakkuk 1:5 resonated powerfully, and I felt it was linked to the triple dose of 55.  “…I will do a work in your days that you would not believe if a man should declare it to you.”

Habakkuk 3:17-19 was a word of comfort and hope to my heart.  No matter what, rejoice in God and Joy in the LORD.   Habakkuk 3:19 – “The LORD is my strength, for He has made my feet like hinds’ feet, and made me stand on high places that I may sing His praise.”

Zephaniah 1:7 – “Stand in awe at the presence of the LORD God…”  Zephaniah 3:17 – “The LORD God in the midst of you is a mighty savior; He will make you to rejoice with gladness; He will renew you with His love, He will make you joyful with a praise as in the day of feast.”

Haggai 1:6-7 – Twice, he says, “Consider your ways.”   Not your acts alone, but your ways reveal the heart and motive.  Our ‘ways’ reflect our heart, motive, character, and condition. 

As I continued reading, I was greatly encouraged by the rendering of Luke 22:43 in the Passion Translation. Jesus was in the Garden of Gethsemane, praying in agony over the coming trial. “Jesus called for an angel of glory to strengthen Him, and the angel appeared.”   Maybe we don’t realize that angels are standing ready to minister to us.

Then Jesus said to Nathaniel in John 1:51 – “From now on you will see an open heaven and gaze upon the Son of Man like a stairway reaching into the sky with messengers of God climbing up and down upon Him.”

Is it possible that we do not see what Jesus and Nathaniel saw because we are unaware or have no expectation of seeing it?   Maybe it is because of our prison of mortal thinking. Perhaps it is because we are not looking for divine help in every situation.   It is important to remember that Jesus was our example or pattern.  He demonstrated a life that can be the norm for everyone.   Maybe it’s time to embrace the supernatural and expect it to be normal.

Could the Holy Spirit be trying to impress upon me and all of us that His desire is to give us a triple dose of 55 because that is what we are to be looking for, embracing, and expecting?

Lord, help us to see that which You see, do that which You do, and be who You say we are.