"Oh, that you had heeded My commandments! Then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like the waves of the sea." Isaiah 48:18
Has the Fast of Daniel been difficult? Yes. Well my dear, the more problems you are facing, the better it is for you. It is a sign that you are closer than you think to receiving the Holy Spirit. Remain firm because that day will be here soon.
The Spirit of God is showing you His ardent desire to bring peace into your life, like a river that never gets tired of flowing. And His righteousness or salvation is like the waves in the ocean, blown by the Wind of the Spirit of God.
"A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth evil. For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks." Luke 6:45
During the following days, while we are doing the Fast and our thoughts are linked up with heaven, you can be sure that: The Holy Spirit will give back just as much as you put in. I doubt that He will keep quiet when we are manifesting such faith. And when He speaks, there isn't evil strong enough, problem big enough or worldly illusions convincing enough to stop those who seek Him from hearing His kind, sweet voice!
"For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit." Romans 14:17
Those who love this world do not believe in the existence of God or in His Kingdom. For that reason, they waste their lives away drinking and eating and sleeping around, just like in the days before the great flood.
On the other hand, those who follow Jesus are pleased to live by the righteousness of faith, enjoying the peace that comes from faith and the joy of the Holy Spirit.
"Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city until you are endued with power from on high" Luke 24:49
Only those who believe will receive this power. Those who believe ask, seek, knock, strive, fight, that is, they are willing to sacrifice all worldly desires. Everyone is entitled to receive blessings. However, the Blessing of all blessings is reserved only for those who make a difference through acts of living faith.
"As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one says, 'Do not destroy it, for a blessing is in it,' so will I do for My servants' sake, that I may not destroy them all."Isaiah 65:8
Those who were called by God and for some reason fell away from the faith, but kept a humble heart and righteous character, God keeps them safe.
"From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17
Repentance is not a feeling of regret or remorse. It is an act that requires courage and determination, which are key elements for conquering the Kingdom of Heaven.
"He teaches my hands to make war, so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze." Psalm 18:34
The Spirit of God enables us to win every battle. And whatever our hands touch will have a positive outcome. With Him, victory is guaranteed.
