Then
said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set
thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words
were heard, and I am come for thy words (Daniel 10:12).
The
important thing about fasting is the “purpose” of the fast. There’re those who
emphasize fasting for long periods, like forty days, the way Jesus did. Well,
the quality of a fast isn’t so much the longevity as it is the purpose. Some
people erroneously think that the longer the fast, the more God is moved to
answer them; no! God isn’t altered or influenced by your fasting. Your fasting
only influences and affects you. Fasting helps you to become more conscious of the divine nature in you. I’m not talking about the kind of fast that’s done amidst all the distractions imaginable, but the kind where the flesh is completely subdued. I’m referring to the kind where you separate yourself from the rest of the world and spend time to pray, study, and meditate on God’s Word. At such times, it becomes easy for the Lord to get your attention, minister to you, and transform your life, because your affection is fully set on Him.
Through this kind of purposeful fasting, your spirit stands up like a giant; your humanity or the influence of the flesh wanes and your divinity rises. At such a time, when you utter a word, it transcends the arena of the human mind; it proceeds from your spirit with the potency and energy of the Holy Ghost. Hallelujah!
PRAYER:
Precious Lord, my heart rejoices at your Word today. I’m launched into higher
realms of prosperity, blessings and glory. I walk in your perfect will for me,
because I’m led by your Spirit from within, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further
Study: Acts 13:2 As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost
said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.
Acts
14:23 And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed
with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed. 1 Timothy 4:7-8 But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself [rather] unto godliness. 8 For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: Matthew 21:33-46, Exodus 19
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