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From: Paul Gage
From: Paul Gage
Fasting and Praying for the Kingdom of God - June 19
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.
As we continue to see
the impact of the virus and now all the rioting and protesting, our desires and
need for the Kingdom of God should be greatly enhanced. The Kingdom is the only
hope for the world and JESUS CHRIST has already gained the victory.
With fasting the head is clearer, the health
is better, the heart is lighter, the purse is heavier, and the soul is renewed.
Scottish clergyman on fasting, circa 1800.
Fasting is a normal
part of our walk with God, as is exemplified by the Lord Jesus Christ. He said
in Matthew 6: 17-18, "Moreover when ye fast, be not as the hypocrites, of
a sad countenance...But thou, when thou fastest...."
We are one week closer
to Christ's return than last week. Stay strong and hold fasting to the Rod of
Iron.
Onward,
forward, Saints, to Zion.
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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