The Word

MONDAY MANNA 1 APR ‘24

Dr. Daniel O. C. | Apr 01, 2024


YWCA
“WELCOME TO THE MONTH OF APRIL”

Welcome to the month of APRIL, which is the FOURTH month of the year. Figure Four signifies the WORD of God. May the power of God’s word reign supreme in your life in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!

Saints of God Most High, hear God’s word for you today:

“Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.” (Matthew 17:21)

But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting, declares Jesus Christ, the Messiah and Anointed One.

JOIN US ON THIS 40 DAYS FAST, starting today, being the 1st of April till the 10th of May.

CHRISTIANS AND FASTING
Fasting is a medicine that can strengthen the spirit of a faithful believer.
Fasting is not just a physical exercise but a spiritual one also that needs wisdom and God’s guidance to engage.
Fasting does not mean to be too busy, finding no time to eat.

Fasting as a word is derived from a Greek word, “nestho” meaning not to eat or abstaining from all food, solid and liquid.
Fasting has been neglected in the church of Jesus Christ today due to believers’ extreme food consciousness.

We hardly hear the message of fasting from universal pulpits in churches in this end times due to ignorant of its power and benefits. The common messages that we hear today from most church pulpits are messages of prosperity and feasting, fellowship on food and eateries.

Many believers so called loathe and ignore fasting because they have made their belly their god. (Philippians 3:18-19) Fasting and its benefits are not really known by the so-called modern generation.

But most highly used of God in the past generation testified of the benefits of fasting in their lives. Any believer or church that wants to be on fire for the Lord must not only pray but must be serious also about fasting.

WHEN ARE WE TO FAST?

Sometimes people ask me this common question, “Pastor, when am I supposed to fast?”

Beloved saints of God, listen carefully as the Holy Bible outlines when we are to fast.

When we are in need (Ezra 8:21-23)
During spiritual conflict (Matthew 4:1-11)

When we are under discipline or chastening (2 Samuel 12:16-23) (David)
When in trouble (Acts 27:9, 33-36)

When we are under judgement
(1 Kings 21:27-29) (Ahab)
When sending out missionaries
(Acts 13:3) (Paul and Barnabas)

When we are in danger (Esther 4:15-17)
When we are worried (Daniel 6:18-20, 21-23)

May this time of humbling our souls before the Almighty God bring tremendous results of breakthrough in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!

EXPECT GREAT MIRACLES IN THIS SEASON IN JESUS’ MIGHTY NAME, AMEN!

Somebody shout, AMEN & AMEN!

Shalom and good morning!
Dr. Daniel O. C.

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