Finding The Lord's Favor in Fasting

“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33)

Holiness pleases God. When you encounter God, you encounter Holiness. It is in His presence that you are made holy. The pleasure of God leads to the favor of God. A fruitful fast will produce a greater desire and lifestyle shift of holiness within you. This leads to finding the favor of God.

In the story of Esther, she boldly called Israel to fast for her as she fought for the liberation of the Jewish people. She called her people to a three-day dry fast in this effort, prepared to die, echoing the words, “If I perish, I perish.” Through their prayer and fasting, Esther found favor in the sight of the Lord and in the sight of King Xerxes. Haman, their opposer, was killed, the Jewish people were liberated, and God was glorified.

You are called to engage in the spiritual battle at hand. It is time to yield to God’s will for your life. If you perish, you perish. God is looking for those like Esther to pray, fast, and give their life for the freedom of others. No discomfort, tribulation or suffering is too big for God to lead you through. God is worthy of everything. Trust Him. Value what He wants over what you want. It is time for you to find His favor!

PRAYER

Father, let your will be done in my life. Offend my flesh. Awaken my spirit! I will decrease, and would you increase! I submit myself to you. Be Lord of my life. Amen.

APPLICATION

Ask God to show you what His will is for your life:

• What promises do you speak over me?
• What assignments do you have for me to obey?
• What resources do you have to provide for me?

Then, ask God how you can obey the assignments He has given you.