Continuing in Prayer and Fasting To Seek God. . .

Beginning the first of this year, each one in the church here was encouraged to begin fasting and praying for revival and evangelization here in the local church. The fast you choose (partial, liquid, water, total or combination) is between you and the Lord. Important in this time of prayer and fasting is that we "believe that He (God) is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek HIM." Hebrews 11:6

Fasting and prayer are necessary. Jesus said, "when ye fast. . ."Matthew 6:16 This passage indicates that there will an intentional time of prayerfully seeking the Lord with fasting. The Apostle Paul's ministry was laced with "fastings often. . ." 2 Cor. 11:27 Daniel proclaimed, "I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled." Daniel 10:3 This time of fasting was when Daniel realized the prophecy of Jeremiah was to be fulfilled and someone must seek the ONE who gave the prophecy. God has plans for us, but if we are not dedicated to HIM and HIS PLAN, then we will be drifting along in mediocrity and meaninglessness.

There is another prophecy given by our Lord who prophesied that, "this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." Matthew 24:14

Relative to His prophecy is the declaration He put forth to His disciples. . ."Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest." Matthew 9:37, 38 Therefore, we pray to HIM, fast to HIM, seek HIM, pray for labourers and GO into the harvest!