Fasting Influences You—Not God
Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from
the first day that thou didst set thine heart to
understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God,
thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words
(Daniel 10:12).
The important thing about fasting is the
“purpose” of the fast. There’re those who
emphasize fasting for long periods, like forty days,
the way Jesus did. Well, the quality of a fast isn’t so
much the longevity as it is the purpose. Some people
erroneously think that the longer the fast, the more
God is moved to answer them; no! God isn’t altered or
influenced by your fasting. Your fasting only influences
and affects you.
Fasting helps you to become more conscious of
the divine nature in you. I’m not talking about the kind
of fast that’s done amidst all the distractions imaginable,
but the kind where the flesh is completely subdued.
I’m referring to the kind where you separate yourself
from the rest of the world and spend time to pray,
study, and meditate on God’s Word. At such times,
it becomes easy for the Lord to get your attention,
minister to you, and transform your life, because your
affection is fully set on Him.
Through this kind of purposeful fasting, your spirit
stands up like a giant; your humanity or the influence
of the flesh wanes and your divinity rises. At such a
time, when you utter a word, it transcends the arena of
the human mind; it proceeds from your spirit with the
potency and energy of the Holy Ghost. Hallelujah!
Prayer
Precious Lord, my heart rejoices at your Word today. I’m launched
into higher realms of prosperity,blessings and glory. I walk in your
perfect will for me, because I’m led by your Spirit from within, in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
Acts 13:2; Acts 14:23; 1 Timothy 4:7-8
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 14:27-52
Numbers 27-28
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Matthew 21:33-46
Exodus 19