Fasting

Today’s Focus: Fasting
Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Greetings Kingdom Citizens
Ok! I know there are a lot of reasons to fast and religion has made many of them. For example, Lent, the 40 days and nights of fasting. Why is it only that time of the year do we deal with fasting and the other 316 days we just live like we want to. Even better, we do “stupid” things like, I am going to fast from cursing or I am going to fast from fighting. See things like that makes no sense because you do not need to fast to do the right thing. There is no particular time limit for fasting. The purpose of fasting has been completely lost. So let’s get to the formula and purpose of fasting.

The purpose of fasting is to get your flesh under control so that your spirit can take over and you can hear God clearly. Now if you are medication for metabolic situations (diabetes, high blood pressure) then it is important to follow your directions expressed by your pharmacist and/or doctor about your diet. Do you ever wonder why you fast food when you fast. Well if you deplete or withhold the body from food then the only thing your body will want is food. Sex will not do it, playing football will not do it, playing video games will not satisfy the body’s hunger. Only food! So when your flesh is under control then you can allow your spirit to take control and place you in a position to hear God clearly. You know what would be a great fast and I did it when I was confirming my calling into the ministry. I turned off the t.v. while I fasted. You will be amazed at how clear you will hear God without the t.v. Fasting is meant to be able for you to get that unruly flesh under subjection and allow you to not only hear God, but act on His instructions. That is what fasting is. Get your bodies under control today and hear the Word of the Lord!

Abba’s Minister,
Min. Calvin Calhoun, Jr.