Day 6 of a 21 Day Fast
Philippians 4:11-13
11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be acontent. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and bhunger, abundance and cneed. 13 I can do all things dthrough him who strengthens me.
Luke 14:11
11 For xeveryone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Luke 18:14
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For neveryone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Matthew 23:12
12 mWhoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
The picture is clear, those who choose to humble themselves will be exalted. Scripture is clear that God wants us to go low so that He can lift us up. When we are looking for exaltation in any other way this is pride. As we fast and pray and bow low before the Lord, He can't help but take notice and in His timing we will be exalted. His rewards are far greater than anything in this world and they are lasting. So we fast not to be exalted but to please the Lord and follow the example of our Lord who is our example of humility.
When we humble ourselves for the cause of Christ He is exalted in our lives and as He is exalted He will draw men unto himself:
John 12:32
32 And I, cwhen I am lifted up from the earth, dwill draw eall people to myself.”
Fasting is a tool we can use in preaching the gospel. As we humble ourselves Christ is exalted through our lives and people will be drawn to us by Jesus. What a powerful tool for kingdom purposes. Be encouraged today in your fasting that as you are submitting your will to the Lord and choosing to empty yourself, He will draw men and women to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord! He makes it so easy. Well maybe not easy but worth it! He is worth it today!
Father we love and adore you and we declare that you are good and holy and just and true! You have given us grace and mercy in abundance and You are truly worth it! We give ourselves to you today as living sacrifices. We say have Your way in our hearts, minds and bodies today. Do what you do best and transform us from the inside out! We love you and thank you for all that you are doing and we bless You. We ask in the name of Jesus that you would prepare us for the greater works of your kingdom. We see that there is a great need for salvation among men and women on this earth and we ask that by your power through us you would bring in the harvest of souls. We desire to see your Word established on the earth and we recognize that in order to be used mightily we have to die to self. Thank you for giving us a clear picture of humility to follow while on earth. We ask for an abundance of grace to walk the rest of our fast out in a manner that would be pleasing to you. We ask all these things in the name of Jesus, Amen.
11 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be acontent. 12 I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and bhunger, abundance and cneed. 13 I can do all things dthrough him who strengthens me.
Luke 14:11
11 For xeveryone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Luke 18:14
14 I tell you, this man went down to his house justified, rather than the other. For neveryone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”
Matthew 23:12
12 mWhoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
The picture is clear, those who choose to humble themselves will be exalted. Scripture is clear that God wants us to go low so that He can lift us up. When we are looking for exaltation in any other way this is pride. As we fast and pray and bow low before the Lord, He can't help but take notice and in His timing we will be exalted. His rewards are far greater than anything in this world and they are lasting. So we fast not to be exalted but to please the Lord and follow the example of our Lord who is our example of humility.
When we humble ourselves for the cause of Christ He is exalted in our lives and as He is exalted He will draw men unto himself:
John 12:32
32 And I, cwhen I am lifted up from the earth, dwill draw eall people to myself.”
Fasting is a tool we can use in preaching the gospel. As we humble ourselves Christ is exalted through our lives and people will be drawn to us by Jesus. What a powerful tool for kingdom purposes. Be encouraged today in your fasting that as you are submitting your will to the Lord and choosing to empty yourself, He will draw men and women to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Praise the Lord! He makes it so easy. Well maybe not easy but worth it! He is worth it today!
Father we love and adore you and we declare that you are good and holy and just and true! You have given us grace and mercy in abundance and You are truly worth it! We give ourselves to you today as living sacrifices. We say have Your way in our hearts, minds and bodies today. Do what you do best and transform us from the inside out! We love you and thank you for all that you are doing and we bless You. We ask in the name of Jesus that you would prepare us for the greater works of your kingdom. We see that there is a great need for salvation among men and women on this earth and we ask that by your power through us you would bring in the harvest of souls. We desire to see your Word established on the earth and we recognize that in order to be used mightily we have to die to self. Thank you for giving us a clear picture of humility to follow while on earth. We ask for an abundance of grace to walk the rest of our fast out in a manner that would be pleasing to you. We ask all these things in the name of Jesus, Amen.
Very encouraging! Thanks for posting:)
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