2011 a Time of Revelation and Transition: A Closer Look at the Number Eleven
Doug Addison
January 10, 2011
Last week I looked at the clock and it was 11:11 and 11 seconds. What is the significance of 11:11 and 1:11? I have been seeing it on the clock more than once a day for several years now. Eleven is a very interesting number to study in the Bible. We normally refer to 11 as a symbol of transition (nearing 12 which is the start of a new day). Eleven is also associated with revelation that will help transition us into something new and overdue.
A closer look at the number elevenThe first mention of 11 in the Bible is in Genesis 32:22 when Jacob takes his wives and eleven sons on a journey to return to the land of his inheritance. He originally left because his brother Esau was angry that Jacob had gotten his birthright. Jacob began running from his destiny because of fear. On the night mentioned in verse 22 (11 doubled) Jacob was visited by an angel and he wrestled with him until dawn. It was at this point that Jacob received the revelation that he was to change his name to Israel and transition into his destiny with much more clarity and boldness.
This took place when Jacob’s wife Rachel had just given birth to their 11th son, Joseph, who grew up to be a prophetic dream interpreter. It was in Genesis 30:22 that Rachel gave birth to Joseph (again we see 11 x 2 = 22). Joseph’s major gifting was revelation and he was used to transition Israel into a new season of blessing during one of the biggest economic downturns on earth.
In Genesis 31:11 Jacob is visited by an angel and is given revelation on how to prosper under his father-in-law Laban who had been ripping him off. Jacob used this revelation to transition from being robbed into major prosperity and deeper maturity. Interestingly, this took place while Rachel was pregnant with Joseph. It was Joseph who carried his father’s prophetic gifting far more than his bothers.
In Genesis 35:11 God speaks to Israel (Jacob) at the time that his beloved wife Rachel died giving birth to his 12th son, Benjamin. This was a time of both transition (losing a loved one) and also revelation: Jacob continued to be fruitful and multiply. Benjamin carried his mother’s anointing of being loved and favored by his father.
The number 11 occurs during the transition of leadership and spiritual inheritance from Esau to Jacob. It is mentioned during the time of revelation on how to gain wealth and to expand the Kingdom of God on earth. It is the number of Joseph who was instrumental in using revelation to bring both transition and prosperity. During the year 2011 God will speak to us and give us revelation that will transition us into a completely new season of leadership and prosperity to impact the world with His love.
Bio: Doug Addison is a prominent international conference speaker, author and has been a featured guest on television and radio for a number of years. His events are fun and high-energy as he uses media and stand-up comedy as a means of communicating deep insights. He is an experienced prophetic dream interpreter, and a professional stand-up comedian. Visit www.dougaddison.com for more information.
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