There are two ways of fasting: A Personal Fast (private fast) and a
Joint-Corporate Fast.
When believers and a church joins together for a common purpose, we call it a
corporate fast.
Fasting is a spiritual dynamics
that brings supernatural manifestation.
God rewards Fasting. God wants us to fast so
that we are disciplined and are not controlled by our soul and flesh.
In the book of 2 Chronicles 7:14-16, we are taught to humble ourselves
before God. Fasting is one of the way that we humble ourselves to the Lord.
Fasting doesn't work alone. Fasting has "twins" that aids it for
better results and supernatural breakthroughs. We cannot just fast (not
eating)...that would be a dieting! Spiritual Fasting is accompanied with
something. We fast and PRAY. We fast and WORSHIP. We fast and PRAISE. We fast
and REPENT. We fast and GIVE. We fast with THANKSGIVING. These are "power
twins" to fasting. TOGETHER they produce results!
When we fast, we are seeking God's face for
direction and instruction - it is a way of
waiting upon the Lord.
Fasting brings discipline and
deliverance.
In 2 Chronicles 20: 3-5, King Jehoshaphat received a threatening
message. Strong armies gathered together to battle against him. These armies
had a reputation of destroying and wiping off any opponents. Jehoshaphat
gathered the people together and proclaimed a time of fasting and seeking
God.
Fasting takes your eyes off
yourself and your circumstances
and helps you to focus on God and
His Word.
(Read: 2 Chronicles 20:12)
As the sought the Lord, He gave them specific instruction and direction.
Suddenly they knew what to do. They were no longer dependent on their strength
and ability but they looked and leaned upon God. Our educational, physical,
mental, financial strengths has limitation! But God is all-powerful!
Jehoshaphat and his people heard the voice and instruction of God because of
prayer and fasting. They then moved into fasting and praise and the Lord caused
a confusion in the enemy's camp and they enjoyed a great victory!
In 2 Chronicles 20:30, we see that Jehoshaphat and his people enjoyed peace
and rest. This is because of prayer and fasting. How long will we be threatened
with the same oppositions and words? It is time to enjoy peace and rest in
security knowing we have overcome an enemy. Prayer and fasting brings complete
deliverance from the enemy that constantly pursued us. It can break
generational curses and bring freedom from spirits of familiarity.
Fasting and Prayer enables us to
be dependent on the spirit and not the soul and flesh.
Fasting is associated with afflicting the soul (Isaiah 58: 5-14). The soul is the mind,
emotions and will. Through fasting we can break addictions and bad habits.
Whatever is controlling our mind and emotions...whatever is controlling us can
be broken through the power of fasting and prayer.
Emotional eyes are blinded with
tears
Fearful eyes are blinded with
terror
Spiritual eyes are open with
fasting and prayer
Natural fasting cleanses the body - Spiritual fasting (fasting according to
God's Word and principles) cleanses the soul. Prayer and fasting helps us to
make quality spiritual decision. It helps us to see life the way God
sees.
In Acts 13, in the church at Antioch, they gathered together in worship and
fasting. The Holy Spirit spoke and gave them divine appointment and
instruction. Fasting and worship brings corporate growth in leadership. It
provides spiritual guidance and assistance.
Personal fasting builds personal
spiritual strength and Godly character
Corporate fasting builds corporate
spiritual strength and unity
Fasting produce revival!
Make a commitment to fast for 7days.
Ask God to lead you (Matt. 6: 9-15).
Know the purpose, plan and length of your fast - write it down.
Make a promise to God and keep your fast for the intended time.
At
Christian Family
Church International, MAURITIUS, we have declared a seven days fast
for
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Divine direction
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Open heaven
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Divine favor
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Spiritual and Financial Breakthroughs
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Peace and security of God
As a church, we stand in unity, pray and confess:
· We repent of
our ways and seek God's face.
· We declare
that we depend on God's grace and leadership.
· We declare
that the Holy Spirit is our guide and leads us into our God-given destiny.
· We declare
that our church in united.
· We declare that
we have divine direction.
· We declare we
have the wisdom of God.
· We declare
that the Christian Family Church Int. Mauritius will have land and building in
the vicinity of Port Louis.
· We declare
that all our churches will grow and be successful in Jesus' name.
· We declare
that we are a people that are strong in the power of His might.
· We declare
that we are victorious.
· We declare
that we have all finances to do the work of the ministry.
· We declare
that we have the victory in Jesus' name.
· We declare
that no harm will come to our dwelling in Jesus' name.
I will be
tweeting about fasting for seven days between Monday 11th to Sunday 17th.
Follow and be blessed.
