Jer 36:9. . .a time of fasting before the Lord was proclaimed for all the people. . .NIV
Dan 9:3So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes. NIV
The bible has recorded many fasting moments that can give us idea to proclaim a time of fasting. Again, every zealous christian fast on a regular basis as part of their expression of faithful obedience to the lord. I remember the days when , I was seeking God and asking Him; how can I finished well in this faith walk and scape the snares of the devil who has done havoc in the church specially in the lives of those who serve Him. His answer to me was "Set a day of Fasting". So since the year 1997 when I learn to fast I keep it part of my life and ministry. I personally do a day a week fas,t or 3 days monthly fast and an annual fast with leaders who wants to join. Allowing others to join me started in Laoag Ilocos Norte, when they take notice of the day of fasting. Up to this days our pastors and leaders their are doing it even without us. Till this day, in this place and time we fast for His glory and for our good!!! When do we need to fast then; Here are some of reasons;
1. If you want to submit your will to God. submit to fast
2. If you want to keep overcoming the temptation of the enemy.
3. If you want to hear His voice in a clearer way as to understand His word as He mean it.
4. If you want to minister with signs and wonders
5. If you want to be guided by Him in making decisions,specially on major ones.
6. If you believed you are called to served Him in the ministry, specially in full time.
7. If you just simply want to be closer to Him until He return.
8. If you really want to be dead in your self and let Christ live in you.
9. If you notice that old habit, old carnal behavior is showing up again, time to fast
10. If you want to avoid spiritual emptiness and dryness, fast
Well my friends, fasting is the greatest act to show our commitment and willingness to follow Jesus. Without fasting other things He would require will become difficult. While if we have a life with fasting and prayer, everything willbe in His hand!
God bless and enjoy the privilege to fast! The time has come, lets set the time to fast!
Till next time!!!
Bong
Dan 9:3So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes. NIV
The bible has recorded many fasting moments that can give us idea to proclaim a time of fasting. Again, every zealous christian fast on a regular basis as part of their expression of faithful obedience to the lord. I remember the days when , I was seeking God and asking Him; how can I finished well in this faith walk and scape the snares of the devil who has done havoc in the church specially in the lives of those who serve Him. His answer to me was "Set a day of Fasting". So since the year 1997 when I learn to fast I keep it part of my life and ministry. I personally do a day a week fas,t or 3 days monthly fast and an annual fast with leaders who wants to join. Allowing others to join me started in Laoag Ilocos Norte, when they take notice of the day of fasting. Up to this days our pastors and leaders their are doing it even without us. Till this day, in this place and time we fast for His glory and for our good!!! When do we need to fast then; Here are some of reasons;
1. If you want to submit your will to God. submit to fast
2. If you want to keep overcoming the temptation of the enemy.
3. If you want to hear His voice in a clearer way as to understand His word as He mean it.
4. If you want to minister with signs and wonders
5. If you want to be guided by Him in making decisions,specially on major ones.
6. If you believed you are called to served Him in the ministry, specially in full time.
7. If you just simply want to be closer to Him until He return.
8. If you really want to be dead in your self and let Christ live in you.
9. If you notice that old habit, old carnal behavior is showing up again, time to fast
10. If you want to avoid spiritual emptiness and dryness, fast
Well my friends, fasting is the greatest act to show our commitment and willingness to follow Jesus. Without fasting other things He would require will become difficult. While if we have a life with fasting and prayer, everything willbe in His hand!
God bless and enjoy the privilege to fast! The time has come, lets set the time to fast!
Till next time!!!
Bong
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