Do You Need a Breakthrough? TGIF Today God Is First Volume 2 by Os Hillman Wednesday, November 06 2013 ...while I was still in prayer, Gabriel, the man I had seen in the earlier vision, came to me in swift flight about the time of the evening sacrifice. He instructed me and said to me, Daniel, I have now come to give you insight and understanding (Dan 9:21-22). There are times in our lives when we simply need a breakthrough from God. Maybe you need a new job or a breakthrough in your finances, direction on a big business deal, or maybe physical healing from an illness. Sometimes we need to hear from God directly for situations in our lives. Daniel was seeking God to understand why the nation had been in captivity for 70 years. He began to fast and pray. At the end of this time an angel of the Lord appeared to him. It is clear the angel came to Daniel because of his fasting and prayer and his seeking God for answers. The prophet Jeremiah says, You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart (Jer 29:13). The problem with most of us is we are unwilling to seek God for the answers. Seeking God requires an intentional focus that may require prayer and fasting. Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusade for Christ said, I believe the power of fasting as it relates to prayer is the spiritual atomic bomb that our Lord has given us to destroy the strongholds of evil and usher in a great revival and spiritual harvest around the world. The longer I fasted, the more I sensed the presence of the Lord. The Holy Spirit refreshed my soul and spirit, and I experienced the joy of the Lord as seldom before. Biblical truths leaped at me from the pages of Gods Word. My faith soared as I humbled myself and cried out to God and rejoiced in His presence.* Do you need a breakthrough? Consider committing to a time of fasting and prayer. *billbright/7steps/ Did today’s devotion encourage you? Encourage your friends by sharing TGIF! or send this link to your friends to encourage them to subscribe free to TGIF! Make A Comment Search Archives Host TGIF on YOUR website ML Community Join Prayer Team Keep TGIF going. Donate today. Calming the Storm Within This easy-to-read book walks the reader through a process to discovering peace in the midst of the chaos which abounds in your life. Because it is rooted in Scripture, if you follow the principles outlined here you WILL find true, lasting peace regardless of the circumstances in your life. Learn More View TGIF in your browser This weeks podcast: Foundations of Community Transformation Find or join a group Daily Bible Reading Various plans are available to read through the Bible systematically.
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