Praise the Lord. Mark 16:15 ..... Go throughout the whole world and preach the gospel to all mankind. FASTING - DAY 5 Through Prayer and Fasting, God will deliver you in times of trouble. Paul and the men aboard the ship going to Rome fasted for fourteen days, and God spared their lives during a raging storm ..... not one of the 276 men aboard was lost. (Acts 27:1-44). PRAYER AND FASTING Read Isaiah 58:6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen ? to loosen the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke ? Day 1 : God is calling His people today, to sanctify a fast. Read Joel 1:13-14; 2:15-18. Day 2 : Fasting is more than not eating. It involves humbling ourselves before God, genuine sorrow for our sins and a repentant heart. Read Joel 2:12-13. Day 3 : When we fast, we must not be like Pharisees. Jesus has taught us to fast from a pure heart, only unto God. (Matthew 6:16-18). Day 4 : Through Prayer and Fasting, God will destroy the work of the enemy and give you victory in the circumatances you are facing. (II Chronicles 20:1-19). Day 5 : Through Prayer and Fasting, God will deliver you in times of trouble. Paul and the men aboard the ship going to Rome fasted for fourteen days, and God spared their lives during a raging storm ..... not one of the 276 men aboard was lost. (Acts 27:1-44). As we begin this prayer and fasting together, it is crucial for you to know what God is directing us to do. If you do not understand the spiritual significance of what we are doing, you will not be able to experience in your life the tremendous breakthroughs God has promised. Christ himself said this kind can come out only by prayer and fasting. (Mark 9:29; Matthew 17:21). We are praying and fasting to break the chains of bondage of our families ...... off our bodies .... off our finances off our ministry ....... off our nation... WHY SHOULD I FAST ? God has chosen this fast for this specific time, and He is calling you to be a part of it. God has shown me that the enemy has penetrated the circumstances of Gods people so strongly that the only way we are going to be able to break the bonds of the enemy is through united, deep spiritual penetration ..... through fasting and prayer. It is not enough for Christians to pray for small, mediocre prayers which on the surface appear to produce results. On the surface, they are getting blessed. They may be attending great meetings, where they are praising God. When they leave the meetings and go home, has anything significant really changed ? Their healing has not come ...... their financial difficulties are still there ....... the problems in their families have not been resolved ..... their children have continued disobeying and causing lot of anxiety, worry and fear .... the husband has not relented and has not taken back his wife .... the wife parents have not stopped laughing and commenting nasty remarks .... the father has not stopped shouting for chatting on Facebook getting guidance on how to proceed in life ... so on and so forth. Infact the attack of the enemy intensifies. God has chosen Fasting as a way to go beyond the surface, into the spirit world, lay the axe to the root of the tree, and bring about incredible victories. PRAYER AND FASTING WILL ENABLE YOU TO BREAK satans LINE OF RESISTANCE ! Jesus revealed to us that fasting is a powerful key to unrealized spiritual power. When His disciples were unable to cast a demon spirit out of a young boy, they came to Jesus and asked Him the reason why. He told them, Because of your unbelief : for verily I say unto you, If you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place : and it shall remove : and nothing shall be impossible unto you. (Matthew 17:20). Now notice the key : However this kind goes not out but by prayer and fasting. (Matthew 17:21). You may be facing situations and problems that are causing you to be confused and afraid. You do not know even how to pray concerning them. The enemy may be attacking in your finances. Your debts keep piling up. And regardless of how hard you try, there is never enough money to go around. Your mind has been in constant turmoil. It may be that the enemy is attacking you physically and mentally. Your strength seems to be gone, discouragement and doubt are setting in. You have done everything you know to do. You have wept. You have pleaded. You have cried out to God. Yet it seems that your prayers are not getting through. There are spiritual forces that are hindering and blocking you from receiving the breakthrough you need ! The only power strong enough to penetrate these evil forces and pull down these strongholds ..... in your life, in your home, community and nation .... is Prayer and Fasting. Fasting is not simply a religious act for us to observe : it is a means of bringing on to a spiritual plane, where the faith that moves mountains is released into our lives, and our prayers become powerful and mighty to the pulling down of satans strongholds. GODS POWER IS RELEASED IN YOUR LIFE AS YOU FAST AND PRAY ! Jesus has given us the key to the release of the power of God to work on our behalf .... * to deliver us out of the hands of our enemies........ * to reveal His will to us ..... * to provide for all our needs ..... * to strengthen us in times of trouble ....... Prayer and Fasting is that key ! It is a proven fact that, when you fast properly, it not only cleanses the impurities and toxins out of your body, but you come into tremendous and unusual prayer power. Fasting energizes power : It enables us to break down every barrier and take possession of the things we need from God. THROUGH PRAYER AND FASTING WE CAN MOVE THE HAND OF GOD ! When God was ready to destroy the nation of Israel because of their disobedence, Moses fasted for forty days and nights (Deuteronomy 9:18-19). During that time he ate no food and drank no water. As a result of this type of fasting, God reversed His decision to destroy them and the nation of Israel was spared. All because one man was willing to fast and pray ! When the children of Israel were greatly outnumbered in battle by their enemies, King Jehoshaphat proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. As the people fasted and cried out to God, He supernaturally delivered them out of the hands of their enemies. Their enemies turned against one another and were slain before them on the battlefield. (II Chronicles 20:1-29). Regardless of the circumstances you are facing ... physically .... financially ....... family crisis .... whatever circumstances the enemy is using to attack you .... through Fasting and Prayer God will turn your circumstances around. He will not only deliver you out of the hands of the enemy, He will meet the needs in your life. Through Prayer and Fasting, we are going deep into the spirit realm to break the chains of bondage off your body .... off your finances and off your family ! THROUGH PRAYER AND FASTING, WE WILL BREAK THE ENEMYS STRANGLEHOLD ! Every nation today is facing a crisis. We must rise up now, in the power and anointing of the Holy Spirit, to fast on behalf of our cities anf on behalf of our nations ..... on behalf of the lost and dying souls. GOD is calling us ... you and me ...... to join together now ! If we fail to heed this call and do not begin to take the spiritual authority God has given us over the demonic forces that are now working to control our governments and our nations, there is no hope ! HOW CAN I FAST ? There are different types of fasts recorded in the Bible : * A total or complete fast, where neither food or water is consumed : In this type of fast, a complete fast, natural hunger usually leaves by the third or fourth day and returns in about 21 days or 40 days or longer. There are two different instances recorded when Moses lasted forty days and forty nights, where he neither ate nor drank water. (Exodus 34:28; Deuteronomy 9:18-20). The King of Nineveh proclaimed a fast throughout Nineveh, where neither man nor beast could eat or drink. * A fast where only water is consumed : Before Jesus began His ministry, He fasted forty days and forty nights. During that time He ate nothing : And in those days He did eat nothing : and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. (Luke 4:2). Following this time of fasting, angels came and ministered to Him. (Matthew 4:11). * A partial fast, where an individual abstains from eating specific foods, and eats only vegetables or drinks only liquids : Daniel fasted 21 days. During that time, he did not eat meat or drink any wine. In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. (Daniel 10:2-3). There were many times when the prophets and leaders of nations called for a fast throughout the land. King Jehoshaphat proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah (II Chronicles 20:1-29); The King of Nineveh proclaimed a public fast (Jonah 3:8-9); The Prophet Ezra proclaimed a fast throughout Israel. (Ezra 8:21). God spoke through the Prophet Joel, calling a fast throughout Israel. (Joel 1:13-14). HOW SHALL YOU FAST ? SEEK GODS DIRECTION CONCERNING THE COMMITMENT HE WANTS YOU TO MAKE ! During this 21 days of Prayer and Fasting, God has called us to do, I am not going to tell you how or when you are to fast. It is important for you to seek Gods direction and obey what He directs you to do. God will not ask you to do anything He will not enable you to do. 1. Some of you He will ask to fast the entire 21 days, along with me. 2. Some of you He will ask to fast one day a week during these three weeks. This is the minimum commitment I am asking you to make. 3. He may direct you to fast one or two meals a day for several days. 4. Or, you may fast all day, each day, and in the evening eat a light meal ....and repeat this for 21 days. There are many people today who are afraid to fast because they think it will weaken them or that they will become ill. According to many documented cases by medical doctors, fasting is one of the most healthy practices and actually increases strength. Fasting for a period of time allows the digestive system to rest, as well as relieves the heart and arteries, giving them a rest. During fasting, the blood is purifed. It increases the elimination of toxins and waste from the blood and the tissues. There is no real spiritual benefit to be gained simply by abstaining from eating. There are people who fast purely for health reasons. It is not the self-denial and bringing of the fleshy appetite into submission that is so important and moves the hand of God. Fasting is a means of humbling ourselves before God through repentance. During the 21 day period of Prayer and Fasting, God is calling us to go very deep in the spirit world. Set aside a specific time each day to shut yourself in with God. God is saying to us : turn you even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning : And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God. (Joel 2:12-13). As you take this first step with me and make a commitment before God in Fasting and Prayer, you are going to experience a new prayer power. As we join together in a prayer of agreement, Gods power is going to be released to break the chains satan has been using to try to defeat you, and you are going to take the victories God has promised you. I have already started my second 21 day fast. SACRIFICES OF PRAISE ..... To be continued ...... It is also very important to BELIEVE that you have received and not focus on the negatives, problems and difficulties. (Read Matthew 21:22; Mark 11:24); and you must read and follow the WORD OF GOD (Matthew 4:4) and have FAITH. (Read Romans 10:17). Remember that everything happens for our good and for a purpose. (Read Romans 8:28). Read also Romans 8:31. Nothing is impossible for God. PRAYER - CONCERNING WORRY AND FEAR I am the body of Christ and satan has no power over me. For I overcome evil with good. I am of God and have overcome satan. For greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me, Lord. Your Word and Your Spirit, they comfort me. I am far from oppression and fear does not come near me. No weapon formed against me shall prosper, for my righteousness is of the Lord. But whatsoever I do will prosper, for I am like a tree planted by the rivers of water. I am delivered from the evils of this present world, for this is the will of God concerning me. No evil will befall me. Neither shall any plague come near my dwelling. For the Lord has given His Angels charge over me, and they keep me in all my ways. And in my pathway is life and there is no death. I am doer of the Word of God and I am blessed in my deeds. I am happy in these things, which I do because I am doer of the Word of God. I take the shield of Faith and I quench every fiery dart that the wicked one brings against me. Christ has redeemed me from the curse of law; therefore I forbid any sickness or disease to come upon this body. Every disease, germ, every virus that touches my body dies instantly, in the Name of Jesus. Every organ, every tissue of my body functions in the perfection to which God created it to function, and I forbid any malfunction in my body, in the Name of Jesus. I am an overcomer and I overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and the Word of my testimony. I am submitted to God and the devil flees from me because I resist him in the Name of Jesus. The Word of God is forever settled in heaven, therefore I establish his Word upon this earth. Great is my peace (the peace of my children), for I am taught of the Lord. I am (they are) protected. I am (they are) wealthy. I am (they are) healthy. I am (they are) anointed, whole, nothing missing, nothing broken in my life (the lives of my children). All my Facebook friends including those who sent a friend request today are kindly requested to visit my wall and read all my posts and then read all those scriptures from the Holy Bible and meditate on them very deeply. You are kindly requested also to participate in the Bible Quiz that can be seen on my wall daily. If anyone wants to ask anything, please write on timeline including your prayer requests, if any. I am praying for you all. As soon as I get the time on the same day itself, I will reply to each one for sure. If any one else too has prayer requests then kindly get in touch with me (Man of God) and send a friend request; PROVIDED THAT PERSON IS READY AND PREPARED TO LISTEN, OBEY AND DO AS DIRECTED. I will pray for each one separately in the Name of Jesus. Amen. P.S.: All my Facebook Friends, Brothers and Sisters and Wellwishers are kindly requested to share some or all of my posts with your different contacts to whom you may think may be needing an urgent divine intervention and with also all other groups you all are associated with. Many thanks. God bless you all.
Posted on: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 22:43:49 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015