SCRIPTURAL FASTING

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Wednesday January 4, 2023

SCRIPTURAL FASTING

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.Matthew 6:16 (KJV)

There are three activities that are non-negotiable for the believer. They are a matter of when and not if. First is giving. Second is praying and the third is fasting. These activities are a matter of living for the believer. You cannot live the life of HaMashiach (Christ, Messiah, the Anointed one) without giving, praying and fasting. So many have chosen giving and praying and forsaken fasting and that accounts for the powerlessness in the Church today. With all that Yahushua is, he needed to fast for forty days, that should tell you that fasting is a must, it is a matter of when and not if. Until you fast, you cannot connect the power to fulfill your destiny on earth. Until you fast, there are what Yahushua called “this kind” that cannot be solved in your life (see Matthew 17:21). You should be fasting as often as you are praying and giving. Everybody in all ages that have connected with power with Yahweh fasted. Fasting does not change Elohim but fasting changes you.

One of the things that stops our access to Yahweh is the workings of the flesh. The carnal nature of man works against him in connecting with Yahweh. Romans 8:6-8 says, ‘6 For to be carnally minded is death? but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.’ What fasting does is to deal with the flesh so well that your spirit can rise to connect with the Spirit of Yahweh. A 21-day fast will help you crucify the flesh and give you access into the horizon of communication with Elohim that you never knew was possible.

Isaiah 58:6-8 implies that fasting must of necessity go with prayer. Verse 6 says, ‘Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?’ This is done as you pray to loose the bands of wickedness. So acceptable fasting includes prayer. Fasting without prayer is hunger strike. Isaiah 40:31 describes fasting as waiting upon the Yahweh. This means that most times of your fast should be in quiet expectation in His presence for what the Elohim might say or show to you. This is waiting upon Yahweh; fixing your gaze upon Elohim in expectation. Major part of this waiting on Elohim is reading, studying and meditating on His Word. As you do this during your fast, you are illuminated. Psalms 119:105 says, ‘Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.’ Elohim’s word begins to enlighten your feet, showing you what to do on pressing issues of your life. This is what scriptural fast is all about.

REMEMBER: Scriptural fast is crucifying the flesh, praying, waiting and being enlightened by the Word.

CONFESSION: I am a product of the Word of Yahweh therefore, I am conscious that therein lies my life, future and development. As I wait upon Elohim, my paths are enlightened. Glory be Yahweh.

PROPHETIC RELEASE: From today fasting shall be the delight of your soul in the name of Yahushua HaMashiach Amen!

FURTHER READING:
Isaiah 58:6-8

ONE YEAR STRAIGHT THROUGH THE BIBLE READING PLAN:
Genesis 11:10-14:13

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