Midweek Service 3 -13-24 (2)
- Senior Pastora Dr.Diana Brevan
- Mar 12, 2024
- 6 min read
Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough
Lesson 5
2. Acknowledge Self-Deception
James told us very clearly about the man who is “double-minded.” He said that he is unstable in all of his ways (James 1:8). This is where much self-deception takes place. From the previous step, one notes that there is an external deception that applies with our lives but just as there is an external source of deception there comes with that an internal source of deception.
The Disciple’s Fast will help us to breakdown rationalizations that hinders our spiritual progress. Such rationalizations as:
God does not demand such devotion in my life. . . . Such a call to surrender is only meant for church leaders and biblical elders.
I am happy where I am spiritually and do not see a need to go any further in my walk with God.
This is just the way that I am. . . . My father (mother, brother, sister, etc.) was like this and I am just like them and cannot change.
Times have changed and there is no need to press for fasting and prayer. . . We live in the age of grace and that is sufficient enough (to an extent this is true, but for real spiritual power have it’s proper place in our lives, we have to follow the pattern of the Apostles.)
We deceive ourselves in the following ways:
James 1:22 KJV But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
We deceive ourselves when we hear the Word purely for entertainment purposes. Hearing but not doing.
Galatians 6:3 KJV For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.
We deceive ourselves by having over-inflated view of our own spiritual resources and relationship.
1 Corinthians 3:18 KJV Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
We are deceived by evaluating our wisdom by the standard of the age rather than the wisdom of God.
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 KJV [9] Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, [10] Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
We deceive ourselves when we think that there are no consequences for our sin.
As long as we are content with self-deception, we shall paddle in the shallows of God’s blessing and purpose and never really accomplish anything for the Kingdom of God. The more that we are deceived by self, the more prone we are in the long run to be lost. Honesty with God and ourselves will allow the truth of God’s Word to free us from deception.
3. Forgive to Overcome Bitterness
The third step to breaking the “bands of wickedness” through fasting occurs when we are willing to forgive someone to overcome bitterness and gain freedom.
2 Corinthians 2:10-11 KJV [10] To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; [11] Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.
I realize that perhaps you thought that fasting for a great spiritual breakthrough involved such other great things like crusades, conferences, and events. The fact of the matter is that often great revival begins with a great searching within. It very well could be that great revival and spiritual power is being held back in your life because of a grudge or offense that you have been nursing for years.
Forgiveness is a choice and because God requires us to forgive others. Our natural tendency is too seek after revenge because of our own suffering. When we do not let others “off the hook” it means that they still have hooks in us. That places us in bondage to them. If we do not forgive them for their sakes, we should forgive them for our own sakes.
Forgiveness is not merely a conflict between yourself and the offender, but a matter between you and God. When you forgive, you choose to live with the consequences of the wrongs committed against you. If you do not forgive, you will live with bitter consequences anyway.
4. Submit to God’s Authority
The fourth step to breakthrough in the Disciple’s Fast involves overcoming rebellion by submitting to the authority of God and those He has placed over you. Jesus compared being under authority to a manifestation of great faith (Matthew 8:8-10).
God has placed all men under authority:
• Civil Government -- Romans 13:1-7
• Church Leadership -- Hebrews 13:17
• Parents -- Ephesians 6:1-3
• Husbands -- 1 Peter 3:1-4
• Employers -- 1 Peter 2:13-23
• God -- Daniel 9:5-9
Dealing with a rebellious spirit or attitude and placing ourselves under authority is another step toward breaking bondage in our lives. It is an important part of the Disciple’s Fast because it is evidence of our submission to God Himself.
5. Disown Sinful Influences
The final step toward spiritual freedom involves disowning sinful influences that come from friends and acquaintances. Generally, the application Of this principle comes about because we must separate ourselves from any negative spiritual influence no matter whether it is a person, activity, or thing. This may appear easier said than done. However, a few steps can help you through this process. You must recognize that you belong to God (2 Corinthians 4:14; Galatians 5:24). Secondly, you must use this ownership of God to overcome the devil (1 Corinthians 6:20; 1 John 1:7).
Lll. CONCLUSION
Fasting is a private vow made to God and therefore these issues must be dealt with privately. Public anointing can go no higher than private devotion.
The whole purpose of the Disciple’s Fast is to gain freedom from a besetting sin or habit that is constantly pulling you away from the purpose that God has for your life. Dr. Diana Brevan
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