21 Days of Fasting 2018 - Day #5
Great Expectations
21 Days of Fasting, Prayer and Personal Devotion
Day Five – A Hunger for God
Mathew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.
In Mark 1:12-13, we read that the Spirit drove Jesus into the wilderness, disconnecting Him from the world to fast and pray for 40 days. There were times throughout the four Gospels, Jesus pulled away from His ministry, the demands of the crowds, and even His closest friends to pray.
Sometimes we, too, have to pull away from the things that take our focus off of God and these things include more than just food. Fasting is a time to take some time to disconnect from the daily distractions such as television, Facebook, cell phones, internet and choose to nourish our souls and hunger for God.
At this time of consecration, you may feel physical hunger but if you take time to hunger after righteousness, you will be spiritually filled. Jesus said that being hungry for Him is to be in a blessed state, because you can be sure to be filled with food that satisfies your deepest needs. (Matthew 5:6)
Here are a few scriptures to help you cultivate spiritual hunger. Please read: Matthew 6:19-21, 2 Timothy 2:20-22, Psalm 63:1, John 6:35 and Psalm 42:1-2
Today, answer these questions:
What are some things that distract you from focusing on God?
What are some things you can do to develop a spiritual hunger for God?
Today and throughout this fast, can you find time to be still before the Lord?
Pastor Frank Gallegos