THE WEAPON OF PRAYER - PART 28 * FASTING AND PRAYER Not much is written today about fasting and to be honest, not many Christians practice fasting on a regular basis (if at all). But the Holy Bible mentions fasting on many occasions. For example, why did Moses fast for forty days? Why did Elijah fast for forty days? Why did Jesus fast for forty days? What about others such as Daniel who fasted? What was their purpose? Do we understand fasting and its importance today? Probably there are few who do. But having learned a few things by personal fasting, the following comments are offered. First of all, fasting must be accompanied by prayer. Other than the physical benefits of fasting, you wont accomplish much without prayer - they go together. If you are not able to sanctify yourself for much prayer, then you may be wasting your time in going on a fast. Fasting does not change God. How often have you heard this statement made by ministers? While it is true the Holy Bible teaches that God never changes, it is reasonable to assume that this applies only to His character, nature, attributes such as honesty, love, and kindness. It is clear from Scripture that He can and does change His mind as a result of intercession. There are many examples of this with Abraham, Moses, Hezekiah and others. And because fasting and prayer go together, perhaps it influences God favorably. We can see a clear example of this even with the wicked, when King Ahab fasted and God postponed judgment (1 Kings 21vs27-29). 1 Kings 21vs27-29: 27 So it was, when Ahab heard those words, that he tore his clothes and put sackcloth on his body, and FASTED and lay in sackcloth, and went about mourning. 28 And the word of the Lord came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, 29 “See how Ahab has humbled himself before Me? Because he has humbled himself before Me, I will not bring the calamity in his days. In the days of his son I will bring the calamity on his house. However, we do know that fasting has a big influence in the spirit realm as well. It also makes us more aware of spiritual things. Fasting increases our spiritual awareness. For your prayers to be heard and answered, if you are still unsaved, you need to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and personal Savior now! If you have already backslid, re-dedicate your life to God now, before it is too late! MARANATHA! KING JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK SOONER THAN YOU THINK! HALLELUJAH! GLORY BE TO THE ALMIGHTY GOD IN THE HIGHEST! KING JESUS CHRIST REIGNS FOREVER AND EVER! AMEN! .....TO BE CONTINUED.
Posted on: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 04:53:16 +0000
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