Fear

"Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, 'A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from Syria; and they are in Hazazon Tamar' (which is En Gedi). And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the Lord, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah."  2 Chronicles 20.2-3

The devil works with a threatening word, to spread fear, and especially terror. He does not usually use the opponents as much as he does the people who are closest to us. That's right. He often uses those in which we trust most. However it may be, as the example of Jehoshaphat, when terror comes, start seeking the Lord and fasting immediately. The spirit of fear does not stand.

The Fast

“Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?" Isaiah 58.6

The fast that pleases the Lord God is all about showing concern for the wronged, afflicted, oppressed, in short, all those who find themselves trapped in the claws of the devil. The work of God is to destroy the works of the devil. And to do so, the Lord has given us His Spirit.

Resentment

"He who says he abides in Him ought himself also to walk just as He walked." 1 John 2.6

What is the point in confessing Jesus as Savior, be diligent in church, read the Bible, pray and fast, but at the same time, resent someone? Does this behavior has anything to do with Jesus? Is it possible to love God and hold grudges against anyone? Is this walking as Jesus walked?

"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you." Matthew 6.14

At the beginning of your suplications...

"At the beginning of your supplications the command went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly beloved..." Daniel 9.23

Daniel made a purpose of fasting and prayer in search for a revelation and the Lord heard him. In the faith of Daniel, we will also seek, not a revelation, but the Spirit of the One who reveals. And those who engage in this faith will also be visited by the Baptizer, the Lord Jesus Christ.

Invitation

"...but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” John 4.14

Typically, invitations are made for special people. But this invitation is for all, without exception. Even you who are reading this word. No matter what your sinful past has been, as long as you accept the invitation and surrender to Jesus. Join the Fast of Daniel from this 13/8 and be satisfied forever.

SACRIFICE FOR A CAUSE

"Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard, lest we drift away."   Hebrews 2:1

When Daniel decided to fast and seek the will of God, he was willing to sacrifice for a just cause. For that reason, the Lord came to him. God sees the effort of those who want to be born of His Spirit and/or receive His Seal. There is no way that He will overlook the opportunity to establish His Kingdom in their hearts. 

HOLY DOUBT

"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!