(sorry this is a day late! I will post Day 6 later today)
1 Peter 2:21
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps
Jesus- our example in all things. We walk around with bracelets, stickers on our cars and t-shirts that say "WWJD," What Would Jesus Do? But do we really ask ourselves that question? Do we follow all His commands? Most of us are good at giving and praying, 2 of the 3 lessons that Jesus gives us in Matthew chapter 6. Fasting is the 3rd lesson. We are not taught to fast. Most churches don't preach about it. I don’t know why that is, because we are missing out on spiritual clarity, direction, vision and blessings. We are doing ourselves an injustice when we don’t fast. It is our plan of action in times of trouble. In the scripture, it is clear that doing all three together are very powerful.
Ecclesiastes 4:12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken
Jesus fasted in the wilderness for 40 days before He entered into His ministry. (Luke 4: 1-2) He knew that He could not accomplish His earthly ministry without fasting first. Never begin an assignment without fasting. Satan tempted him relentlessly, but Jesus used the Word of God to resist him. He said, “it is written” and told the enemy what the Word said. We will be tempted and taunted by Satan when we fast. Use the word of God to rebuke him. Jesus returned after this fast in the power of the Spirit. He gained dominion and authority over the enemy and over the flesh. And He was able to cast out demons only after he fasted. (Mark 9:29) The same result is true for us when we fast. We will gain power over Satan! We will be anointed and full of the Holy Spirit. And yes, we can cast out demons. Not only that, but we will be able to do more than Jesus!
John 14:12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
1 Peter 2:21
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps
Jesus- our example in all things. We walk around with bracelets, stickers on our cars and t-shirts that say "WWJD," What Would Jesus Do? But do we really ask ourselves that question? Do we follow all His commands? Most of us are good at giving and praying, 2 of the 3 lessons that Jesus gives us in Matthew chapter 6. Fasting is the 3rd lesson. We are not taught to fast. Most churches don't preach about it. I don’t know why that is, because we are missing out on spiritual clarity, direction, vision and blessings. We are doing ourselves an injustice when we don’t fast. It is our plan of action in times of trouble. In the scripture, it is clear that doing all three together are very powerful.
Ecclesiastes 4:12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken
Jesus fasted in the wilderness for 40 days before He entered into His ministry. (Luke 4: 1-2) He knew that He could not accomplish His earthly ministry without fasting first. Never begin an assignment without fasting. Satan tempted him relentlessly, but Jesus used the Word of God to resist him. He said, “it is written” and told the enemy what the Word said. We will be tempted and taunted by Satan when we fast. Use the word of God to rebuke him. Jesus returned after this fast in the power of the Spirit. He gained dominion and authority over the enemy and over the flesh. And He was able to cast out demons only after he fasted. (Mark 9:29) The same result is true for us when we fast. We will gain power over Satan! We will be anointed and full of the Holy Spirit. And yes, we can cast out demons. Not only that, but we will be able to do more than Jesus!
John 14:12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
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