( in Daniel ) different types of fasts , the true Biblical fast of the Old Testament prophets and in Christ ’ s time was to shut the mouth and abstain from food . Our American society is locked into the three meal a day habit : breakfast , lunch and dinner . When beginning a fast ( depending upon your type of fast ) craving food , omitting caffeine from coffee , and lacking protein can make you irritable . This irritation serves as an indicator that you are breaking the dominion of your flesh and humbling your spirit before God . While fasting , you will observe moments when the flesh begins to rise up and show itself . Understand this is the area in your life about which God is attempting to deal with you , and it is an opportunity to bring a new level of discipline to yourself .
The Result Always Follows
After Christ fasted forty days , he “ returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee ”
( Luke 4:14 ). This began his public ministry , followed by miracles and deliverances that flowed from him . Christ gained complete victory over Satan ’ s temptation , which led to the release of anointing like a wild fire in a dry forest . The results of a true fast are not normally seen during the fast itself , as this is the battle zone . The results often manifest in the days , weeks or months following .
Christ also taught his disciples that there were some demonic spirits that were very strong and would maintain their stronghold unless a person utilized a combination of fasting and prayer ( see Matthew 17:14-21 ). At OCI we are experiencing a life-imparting prayer movement each Thursday night as we are joined by over 800 “ Firehouses ,” or places of prayer throughout the world . We are determined to accompany this movement with fasting . Through these power twins of faith , we believe we will see multitudes come to Christ and receive their deliverance . Always make fasting a part of your life and ministry .
* * * * * International Evangelist Perry Stone , a fourth generation minister of the gospel , directs one of America ’ s fastest growing ministries – Voice of Evangelism . Throughout his more than thirty-two years of full time ministry , Perry has authored over forty books and booklets ; produced over one-hundred videos and DVD ’ s ; as well as produced hundreds of audio teaching albums series . Within the last two decades , Perry has also found time to write for and publish the magazine , The Voice of Evangelism . In the year 2000 , Manna-Fest with Perry Stone , a weekly television program was launched and can be seen nationally and internationally via cable and satellite systems around the world . Visit www . voe . org for more information .
Fasting is a discipline that brings carnal desires under subjection to the Spirit of the Lord .
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