Victory Christian Center

Last night as we were praying at the church I had this verse in Psalm 51 on my heart.


Psalm 51:17 (New King James Version)
17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart— These, O God, You will not despise.


As we humble ourselves in fasting and prayer, we realize how much we need God and how easy it is for the flesh to take over our lives when we do not rely on the Holy Spirit to lead us. The Bible says clearly that life and peace comes from being spiritually minded.



Romans 8:6 (New King James Version)
6 For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.



So during these last seven days I am looking for Biblical brokenness. Brokenness that only comes through a sacrifice of thanksgiving and praise and worship. When we humble ourselves God is the one who will lift us up.



Psalm 51:17 (The Message)
16-17 Going through the motions doesn't please you, a flawless performance is nothing to you. I learned God-worship when my pride was shattered. Heart-shattered lives ready for love don't for a moment escape God's notice.



Jacob is a good example of a man that sought after God with the urgency that fasting and prayer can produce. As you read these verses, think about his determination to receive blessing from God.



Genesis 32:24-29 (New King James Version)
24 Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with him until the breaking of day. 25 Now when He saw that He did not prevail against him, He touched the socket of his hip; and the socket of Jacob’s hip was out of joint as He wrestled with him. 26 And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks.” But he said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me!” 27 So He said to him, “What is your name?” He said, “Jacob.” 28 And He said, “Your name shall no longer be called Jacob, but Israel;[a] for you have struggled with God and with men, and have prevailed.” 29 Then Jacob asked, saying, “Tell me Your name, I pray.” And He said, “Why is it that you ask about My name?” And He blessed him there.

God bless you this week. We are going after God, chasing after Him with this First Fruits Fast. His Word is true, His promises are there for us to believe and receive when we seek Him diligently, "The uncompromisingly righteous will flourish like a palm tree".