Victory Over Temptation
Adam was tempted with a full stomach in paradise, yet failed. Jesus was tempted while ravenously hungry, yet succeeded” -The Jesus Fast Many would think that when Jesus was driven by into the wilderness to fast 40 days, the weakness of the fast would make him more susceptible to Satan’s temptations. In actuality, the weakness […]
The Whisper of Destiny
1st Kings 19:7,12,15-16 “Arise and eat for the journey is too great for you.” And he arose and ate and drank, and went into the strength of that food 40 days and 40 nights to Horeb, the mount of God… (Verse 12) And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the […]
Bread of Heaven
Break Thou the Bread of Life,Dear Lord, to me,As Thou didst break the loavesBeside the sea;Beyond the sacred pageI seek Thee, Lord;My spirit pants for Thee,O Living Word. – Mary Artemesia Lathbury But he answered, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of […]
Seeking For the Face of God
Show Me Your Glory “Fasting is not a tool for gaining discipline or piety. Instead, fasting is the…act of ridding ourselves of fullness to attune our senses to the mysteries that swirl in and around us. Sometimes God shows up. Sometimes he feeds us. And every now and then, He throws His wild glory before […]
Prayer and Fasting Recap
Week 1 Recap and Prayer Points Dear Fasting Friend, We are in the 7th day of our fast. I hope your soul is drinking deeply from the streams of God and if you are not experiencing anything at this point, keep fasting in faith. God has promised to reward openly those who fast in the […]
I Will Not Let You Go
In Genesis 32:24-32 the Patriarch Jacob has an encounter with an Angel in which they find themselves in a wrestling match. Jacob says to his night time visitor, “I will not let You go unless You declare a blessing upon me.” And there you have it. Many times in our prayers we won’t persevere in […]
