As write this message today, the smell of fresh pizza is wafting out of the lunchroom into my office. The best thing to do with reminders of food is to turn them into reminders of why we are fasting in the first place:
Romans 12:1-2 (New King James Version)
1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed (BE CHANGED) by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
The purpose of this fast is to deny our bodies what they want in order to draw close to God with our spirits. We keep our minds and bodies so occupied with things like food and entertainment, that our spirits become quiet and insensitive to the Holy Spirit and the things of God. So as we present our bodies as a living sacrifice we must continue to fill our minds with the Word of God. Think about verse 2 of Romans Chapter 12. As we stay in the Word of God and give Him time in prayer to speak to us, we will be changed and things in our lives will change.
VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTER:REMEMBER THE PURPOSE OF OUR FIRST FRUITS FAST
The purpose of our corporate fast is from Ezra Chapter 8. #1 To seek the right way for us in 2008. #2 For our little ones (for protection). #3 For blessing in 2008.
God bless you, get ready for the most amazing year of your life!
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