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From: paul gage
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FASTING AND PRAYING FOR THE KINGDOM
Greetings Saints and God's blessings be upon you.
With the many things going on, we see a greater need, every day, for God's Kingdom.
May we increase our efforts to assist in that Mighty Cause.
FASTING AND PRAYING FOR THE KINGDOM OF GOD
The High Priests of the Restoration Branches as well as many other groups and branches have asked the Saints to observe each Sunday as a day of fasting and prayer. There are many reasons for asking the Saints to fast and pray. The ultimate objective, however, is for the return of Jesus Christ in His Glory and the establishment of His Kingdom (Zion) on earth.
Jesus is our chief example regarding fasting and prayer, as he fasted and prayed often, as indicated in the scriptures. In our efforts to grow spiritually, we always hear fast, pray, and study. So, what is fasting?
We understand "fasting" to be the practice of deliberately abstaining from food for spiritual purposes. Fasting is a means by which a believer brings his body into subjection. Fasting breaks down the barriers in man's carnal nature that stand in the way of the Holy Spirit's omnipotence. (All powerful) Pray about fasting before you start and plan your program.
The Book of Daniel is most interesting. It includes three times that Daniel fasted in different ways and one time when someone else fasted.
Daniel Chapter 1 What did Daniel purpose? How did he fast? What were the results?
Daniel Chapter 6 What did Daniel do? Who fasted? Anything else fast? Results?
Daniel Chapter 9 Careful study this prayer to God. What were the results?
Daniel Chapters 10-12 Who fasted? How? What were the results? Notice 10-12 are one experience.
We are one week closer to Christ's return than last week. Stay strong and hold fasting to the Rod of Iron.
Saints, keep up the great work!
God bless each of you in this time of trial and assist you in your efforts to come unto Him.
Paul Gage
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