RESTORATION TODAY
TUESDAY 9TH MAY 2017
BY PASTOR DR. G.O. OLUTOLA JP.

THEME: THE BELIEVER'S FAST [2].

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them. Acts 13: 2.

Fasting has two important components. One is abstention, which eliminates distractions. The other is undivided attention to God, which allows connection with Him on a deeper level.

Daniel was living under captivity in Babylon when he read God's promise to free the Israelites after a certain period of time. He earnestly sought the Lord by means of prayer and fasting (Daniel 9: 2 - 3). Then through the angel Gabriel, God gave the young man greater understanding of what He had previously pledged.

Scripture contains other examples as well. When King Jehoshaphat learned that a powerful army was on the offensive, he called for all Judah to come together and fast (2 Chronicles 20: 1 - 4). God gave encouragement and strength for the future. fasting was also part of the early church?s preparation for choosing its first missionaries, during which the Holy Spirit directed that Barnabas and Saul be draw closer to God and receive His encouragement and direction.

ACTION POINTS
 The believer's fast involves abstention from food and undivided attention on God.

SCRIPTURES:
Daniel 9: 2 - 3
2 Chronicles 20: 1 ? 4
Acts 13: 2.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, rekindle the spiritual discipline of fasting in my life in the name of Jesus.

2. Lord, rebuke every prince of Persia hindering the answer to my prayers in the name of Jesus.

3. Lord, bring Your plans for my life to pass in the name of Jesus.

DAILY BIBLE READING:
Number 20
Proverb 17
James 3.