Fasting

January 12, 2015

During one of our annual fasts...

Why fast?

1- opens up spiritual eyes
2- sets us in God's presence
3- brings God's encouragement
4- brings God's answers

Daniel 10
- tasty foods: only things that are precious to him, different for everyone
- ate things he didn't like

Acts 13:1-3
- Before: teacher, prophets
- After: apostles (14:14)

Acts 14:21
- Before: disciples
- After: churches (14:23)
     *We are the fruits/by-products of this

I fast because God loves me.  Fasting is a response.

Before a battle, fast.


During this times, I realized what my true cravings were...
- tofu
- eggplant
- beer
- sushi
- croissants
- rice
- noodles
- cake
- bread



AFTER FASTING

Reboot (Jeremiah 6:16)

Redemptive gift

Demon/Devil- accuser of brothers/sisters, don't compare churches

True Church DNA

Intimacy with God (Luke 7:36)