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DAY 27
Fast
“However, this kind does not go out
except by prayer and fasting.”
MATTHEW 17:21
Now, we are going to introduce a thought here that some of us attempt
to avoid on a regular basis. The idea of fasting. Let’s be honest, when
we hear that word, the only time we want to talk about it is in reference
to speed – like man that Car was going fast. From a biblical stand point,
we have heard about. We know that Jesus fasted. We know that it was
extremely difficult, and exhausting, and we don’t really want to be a part
of that. Yet, we can’t ignore the fact that sometimes prayers are answered
only with fasting – how do we know that? Well, Jesus said it in Matthew
17:21, “However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”
That being said, I want to introduce us to it, and then I want you to pray
about getting involved with a fast. Now, there are many different kinds
of fasts. There is a 21 day Daniel fast that many folks like to do, where
we just eat fruits and vegetables. Sometimes we can fast from sunrise to
sunset. There is a complete food fast, that eliminates all food, and only
allows you to drink water. Each of those are unique to who you are, and
how God is leading you at the time. But, fasting doesn’t just have to be
about food. Fasting can also involve media – and I find this to be one of
the most powerful fasts. Removing ourselves from social media or eliminating
TV.
No matter what you fast, you have to remember that the goal is not the
fast in and of itself. The goal is to draw closer to the Lord. When you say