Day 20: Defeating The EnemyHave you ever wondered why Jesus fasted? Jesus is called the Son of Man and the Son of God. He was all man and all God in one form. Even though He was God’s Son and He and the Father were “one,” we also know that before Jesus began His earthly ministry, He was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert on a forty-day fast.When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately ...  Read More

Day 20: Defeating The EnemyHave you ever wondered why Jesus fasted? Jesus is called the Son of Man and the Son of God. He was all man and all God in one form. Even though He was God’s Son and He and the Father were “one,” we also know that before Jesus began His earthly ministry, He was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert on a forty-day fast.When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately ...  Read More

Day 19: Pressing ForwardThe last three days of the fast are upon us. I pray that this journey has held great meaning for you. Your life matters to God. You were His idea, and He loves you more than you could ever imagine. There is another called Satan who comes to steal, kill and destroy. His primary mode of operation is deception and distraction. Like Peter walking on the water, his attacks can c...  Read More

Day 18: Knowing Your Assignment“Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”But the Lord said to me, Do not say, ’I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you, declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 1:6-8If you look hard enough, you will find that there are clues to your ...  Read More

Day 17: Half Empty Or Half FullSomething in our nature cries out to be loved by another. Isolation is devastating to the human psyche. That is why solitary confinement is considered the cruelest of punishments. At the heart of humankind’s existence is the desire to be intimate and to be loved by another. Marriage is designed to meet that need for intimacy and love. That is why the biblical writing...  Read More

Day 16: Stay In The Zone!I find it very interesting: When God wanted to fill believers with the Holy Spirit, the most amazing filling of all, He didn’t ask them to think it all through and figure out how that was going to happen. He also didn’t force it upon them. He revealed what was in store for them and asked them to be ready, but then He asked them to create a space where it could happen. 

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