JANUARY 7 - 27
WHAT IS FASTING?
Unger's Bible Dictionary explains that the word fast in the Bible is from the Hebrew word sum, meaning "to cover" the mouth, or from the Greek word nesteuo, meaning "to abstain." Fasting is "a Christian's voluntary abstinence from food for spiritual purposes." Though The Day of Atonement--also called "the Fast" (Acts 27:9)-is the only fast day commanded by God (Leviticus 23:27), other national fast days are mentioned in the Bible. *We encourage those with health problems to consult a qualified medical practitioner before fasting.
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DOES JESUS EXPECT ME TO FAST?
Jesus expected that His followers would fast. (Matthew 6:16-17, "And when you fast...But when you fast..."). The Acts church fasted: (Acts 9:9, 13:2, 14:23; Matthew 9:14-15). Until Jesus returns, He expects us to fast.
DAILY focus and Scripture
January 7
God’s Will | Psalm 25:4-5
January 12
Favor in Building Projects
Psalm 127:1
January 17
Reconciliation/Restoration
Ephesians 4:30-32
January 22
Family Unity
Colossians 3:14-15
January 27
Gratitude
1 Thessalonians 5:18
January 8
Repentance/Surrender
Acts 3:19-20
January 13
Loss/Grief
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
January 18
Worship | Psalm 86:9-10
January 23
Perseverance
Galatians 6:9
January 9
Clear Direction/Vision for Growth | Habakkuk 2:2
January 14
Military/1st Responders
Psalm 91:14-16
January 19
Grow in Faith
Colossians 1:9-10
January 24
Revival in our Country
2 Chronicles 7:14
January 10
Israel | Zechariah 2:8
January 15
Health/Trust through Illness | Jeremiah 30:17
January 20
Courage to Witness
Acts 1:8
January 25
Spiritual Warfare
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
January 11
Holy Spirit Presence
Ephesians 3:16-17
January 16
Hopes and Dreams
Philippians 2:13
January 21
Forgiveness
Matthew 18:21-22
January 26
Freedom from Addiction and Depression
Hebrews 4:15-16