Fasting Day 3

It's day 3 of the 21 Day Fast at Bridges of Hope Fellowship.  Today has come with some temptation to eat the type of foods that I shouldn't eat. However, with each temptation, my spirit has been strong and overcame the flesh.  In short, I didn't give in.  lol  Tonight will be our last meal of the Daniel Fast until after our break tomorrow, in which we'll be doing a day of total fasting with water and juice only. 

I am excited for my Bridges of Hope family!  I am already hearing great news of God moving in their lives and situations.  By the time we get finished on January 28th, we will all be on shouting ground.

I hope the devotionals being presented here are of help to you as you faithfully continue the fast.  Be sure to spend lots of time in the Word.  As you do, read prayerfully, pray expectantly, and reflect with great anticipation of what God is about to do in your life.  God is speaking, if you will listen.

Fasting Devotional Day 3

Scripture:

Read 1 Samuel 11

Observation:

The Israelites were under attack. Was there

anyone that could save them? Note some
interesting symbolism here: Nahash means
“serpent.” Jabesh means “dried up.” The
“eye” is symbolic of vision and whenever
“right” is mentioned, as in the “right hand of
God,” it symbolizes authority. Clearly, the attack
was a spiritual one.

Application:

When our relationship with Jesus feels

“dried up”, our enemy attacks. Have you
ever considered compromise as an option?
Compromise comes from a lack of vision
and authority over the enemy. Today, ask
the Holy Spirit to reveal any compromise in
your life and where you need to be recommitted
to Christ. Respond in obedience and
Jesus will restore both your authority and
your vision so you will experience victory!

Prayer:

“Lord, my desire is to follow You with all of my

heart, soul, mind, and strength. Please help
me today to see any of the areas of my life
in which I have intentionally or unintentionally
allowed compromise to creep in. Today, I
recommit my life completely to You.  Awaken
my soul and fill me with Your presence. Amen."