“Why do you fast? Do you think you gain anything from it?” These were the “innocent” questions a co-worker asked me today. At first, I was taken aback. It was not that I didn’t have an answer. What struck me about her question was the opportunity --- the opportunity to witness about Jesus Christ.
I admit...I thought she was trying to be sarcastic. But the more we talked the more I discovered that she was searching for answers that I had already discovered. She was searching for the answers that prayers give. She was searching for the answers that are found in God’s Word. So, instead of getting mad or blowing off her question, I shared with her my story.
I shared with her how fasting at the beginning of 2009 opened up so many doors for me and how my career, my ministry and my family were blessed by my act of worship and obedience. I shared with her how fasting removes the clutter from my life. I shared with her my belief that fasting is one of the most powerful weapons that God has given us to fight the Adversary. I shared with her how people of faith around the world are fasting at this time in worship and reverence to God. And I shared with her how excited I was about fasting again this year; about the new visions and the new purpose God was revealing to me for 2010.
I’m not sure my witness made her a believer. But I thank God for the questions. For without the questions, I would not have had the chance to tell someone about the joy of knowing Jesus Christ!
During this period of fasting, share your story with someone. You never know what God can do through you.
Goals for Today
- Read Daily Bible Verses: DONE
- Spend 30 minutes in prayer and mediation: DONE
- Completed Day 3 of Daniel Fast: DONE
- Write Blog: DONE
- Drink 1 Gallon of Water: UGH! A work in progress!
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