My entry #21 about What Would Jesus Eat was really meant more for FUN than anything else. (I categorized the entry in the Fun Stuff category.) I had had some intense, serious moments and wanted to “lighten up” a bit. I’m serious again now, though, and am thinking along opposite lines—about FASTING. Matt Redman, a worship leader (anyone know him?), sings a song entitled, “Justice and Mercy.” In it, he talks about the Lord’s chosen fast. I thought of this verse in Isaiah: Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NOT MEAT AND DRINK, BUT RIGHTEOUSNESS, PEACE, AND JOY IN THE HOLY GHOST. Perhaps the kingdom of God—the righteousness, peace, and joy we want—doesn’t always come thru the things we deem as necessary (our food, our clothes). God knows we need those, but seek ye FIRST the kingdom of God for the things you want. I want MORE—more faith in HIM, clearer thinking, more love for my fellow man, less self-centeredness and MORE, MORE, MORE of HIM. Maybe I should try fasting a bit MORE. Oh, help me Lord! Not everyone CAN fast, but if you can, don’t ask why. Say, WHY NOT!!!
Entry #22: The Chosen Fast
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The only thing I find difficult about fasting is that it makes me hungry. LOL Seriously though, it is something I need to do more often. For those that aren’t able to physicall fast food, I believe there are other things that could be sacrificed. What about just sacrificing more time to spend with God in prayer and reading His Word? I believe God would honor that.
Carol: When I typed in Biblical fasting on the Web, this came up as the top site: http://www.new-life.net/fasting.htm. I like the “normal fast” it talks about. Of course, if you can’t fast meals, I believe too that God will honor whatever your sacrifice. Afterwards, for heaven’s sake–EAT! (LOL)