HIGHER EVERYDAY 22 June  2024 – Pastor W. F. Kumuyi Ministry  – Topic: WHEN FASTING

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HIGHER EVERYDAY

SATURDAY JUNE 22, 2024

WHEN FASTING

MEMORY VERSE: “Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward” (Matthew 6:16).

TEXT: MATTHEW 6: 16-18

There is a story of a Pastor in Mozambique who decided to embark on a fast for forty days like Jesus did. He did not take precautions and eventually died. While fasting is good, it must be done the right way. Fasting is abstinence from food for a period of time. God encourages His children to fast. “Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting” (Matthew 17:21). Fasting helps us to subdue the flesh and concentrate more on God.

However, do not fast like the Pharisees who do it to be praised of men. We fast to seek God more, to pray for God’s intervention on some specific matters, and to grow in grace.

Christian youths must ensure they have the right attitude when fasting and not to draw attention to themselves. If we plan to fast for a long period, we may seek counsel from our leaders on the right way to do it. Sinners should repent of their sins and accept Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour for their prayers to be acceptable.

QUOTE:Do not fast like pharisees.

PRAYER: Dear God, help me to utilize the power of fasting, in Jesus name.

CHALLENGE: Fast to add value to your prayers

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