Fasting - 2nd

"Joel 2:11 And the LORD shall utter his voice before his army: for his camp is very great: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the LORD is great and very terrible; and who can abide it? 12 Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:"

God was asking Israel to turn to Him by denying themselves and showing remorse. You can do it.......
Amen

Fasting

"Daniel 6:17 And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.18 Then the king went to his palace,and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep went from him. 19 Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions."

This is a heathen king that denied himself pleasures (no food & music etc) for a friend. Look at the results, his friend was saved the next morning from lions. Not to say that is was the kings actions that saved Daniel. But somehow I think God was impressed by the kings actions.

How much more is expected from you when you want to get close to God? Fasting or denying your flesh to increase your spiritual connection with Him. Fasting is not easy for the flesh but good for your spirit.

Fasting

"Daniel 6:17 And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.

18 Then the king went to his palace,

What is significant to me is that a heathen fasted for his friend and denied himself things that gave him pleasure. This is a king subjecting himself for a friend.
For God how much more is expected from us? Going to your father by denying yourself seems rite, what do you think? and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep went from him.
19 Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions."

Joel 3:10&11

For they know not to do right, saith the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.11Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; An adversary there shall be even round about the land; and he shall bring down thy strength from thee, and thy palaces shall be spoiled.


How many countries are in this position today? Corrupt Goverments and adversaries at all sides.

Joel 2:28

"And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:  "


There will not be a person that will not experience the Spirit of God in that time. All people shall encounter the above.....

Spread the word today - 26 Jan 2011

Zechariah 13:9
And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The LORD is my God.

Have you been fired as silver and tested as Gold? No test no testimony, lets hear your opinon on this today.....