Prophecy serves to strengthen, encourage, and comfort believers, making it a vital tool for edifying the church. While prophecy is an important expression of God’s Word, it must be tested against Scripture.
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The Bible equips believers to live lives that reflect God’s will and purpose. It is God’s enduring and infallible Word, without error, providing wisdom and guidance for every season and requiring our obedience.
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The early church faced a challenge: the distribution of food to widows was being neglected. The apostles recognized that their primary calling was to prioritize prayer and the ministry of the Word, which centered on the Gospel of Jesus Christ. 
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The apostle John reveals that Jesus is the Word of God, the divine Logos who existed from the beginning and through whom all things were made. This passage emphasizes that Jesus is both fully God and fully human, embodying God’s perfect revelation.
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Fasting amplifies our prayers and helps us align them with God’s will. 1 John 5:14-15 assures us that when we pray according to His will, He hears us and answers. Fasting demonstrates our faith and expectancy, showing that we trust God to fulfill His promises.
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Fasting shifts our focus from physical hunger to spiritual nourishment. When Jesus fasted in the wilderness, He declared that “man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Fasting reminds us that true sustenance comes from God’s Word, which nourishes our souls and strengthens our faith.
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Fasting equips us to face spiritual challenges by strengthening our dependence on God. Ephesians 6:10-18 reminds us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. Through fasting and prayer, we put on the armor of God—truth, righteousness, faith, and the Word of God—so we can stand firm against the enemy’s attacks.
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Fasting is a call to return to God with all our hearts. Joel 2:12-14 highlights that fasting is not just about abstaining from food but about genuine repentance and inner transformation. God desires a broken and contrite heart rather than outward displays of piety. He is gracious, compassionate, and ready to renew anyone who turns to Him in humility.
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Fasting is an act of surrender that helps us seek God’s guidance in life’s decisions. Proverbs 3:5-6 calls us to trust in the Lord wholeheartedly, avoiding the temptation to rely solely on our understanding. During fasting, we silence distractions and open ourselves to God’s leading. When we acknowledge Him in all our ways, He promises to make our paths straight.
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Fasting is a spiritual discipline that draws us closer to God. Jesus taught that fasting should not be done to impress others but as a private act of worship. In Matthew 6:16-18, He warned against hypocrisy, emphasizing that fasting is not about public recognition but about seeking the Father’s reward. Fasting humbles us, helping us recognize our dependence on God and creating space for Him to speak to our hearts.
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