3 THINGS THAT MAKE YOUR FASTING POWERFUL | APOSTLE JOSHUA SELMAN
Summary
TLDRThe speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer and fasting for spiritual growth, especially for Christians and those in ministry. They argue that fasting is not just about abstaining from food but also involves prayer, word study, and worship. The speaker challenges listeners to fast at least once a week for spiritual revival and shares their belief in the power of fasting and prayer for healing and miracles. They also encourage fasting for children and pregnant women, reassuring that it is safe and spiritually beneficial.
Takeaways
- đ Spiritual seriousness is essential during prayer and fasting.
- đ Fasting should be accompanied by prayer, word study, and worship for it to be meaningful.
- đ The speaker challenges Christians to fast at least one day a week for spiritual revival.
- đ Fasting is not just abstaining from food; it involves a commitment to spiritual disciplines.
- đ¶ Children can also participate in fasting, and it does not harm them.
- đ€° Pregnant women and those with health conditions should not worry about fasting, as others can fast on their behalf.
- đȘ Fasting is for all, not just for those in trouble or ministry.
- đ The speaker emphasizes the importance of prayer and fasting for spiritual power and effectiveness.
- đ± Spiritual growth and power can be accessed through encounters with the Holy Spirit.
- đ Jesus' ministry was empowered by the Spirit, highlighting the significance of spiritual preparation including fasting.
Q & A
What is the main theme of the message in the transcript?
-The main theme of the message is the importance of prayer and fasting for spiritual growth, power, and effectiveness, especially for those called into ministry.
What is the speaker's opinion on fasting frequency for serious Christians?
-The speaker suggests that serious Christians should fast at least once a week, though this is presented as a personal opinion rather than a doctrinal rule.
According to the speaker, what is essential during fasting?
-The speaker emphasizes that fasting must be accompanied by prayer, word study, and worship to be effective. Without these, the fast is incomplete.
What does the speaker say about spiritual unseriousness?
-The speaker warns against spiritual unseriousness, stating that it is incompatible with hearing the angels or experiencing true spiritual revival.
How does the speaker describe the role of fasting and prayer in gaining spiritual power?
-Fasting and prayer are described as essential practices for gaining spiritual stamina and power, particularly for those involved in ministry and those who want to perform miracles and speak with authority.
What is the speaker's stance on the balance between fasting and health?
-The speaker acknowledges the importance of health and warns against fasting in a way that is reckless or harmful, noting that some people have died due to carelessness.
What is the speaker's view on fasting for children?
-The speaker believes children should also be encouraged to fast, though in a modified way, such as fasting until noon. The speaker argues that this helps prevent negative spiritual influences.
How does the speaker interpret Luke 4:14 in relation to fasting and prayer?
-The speaker interprets Luke 4:14 to show that after Jesus fasted and prayed, He returned in the power of the Spirit, highlighting that fasting and prayer lead to an increase in spiritual power.
What does the speaker imply about spiritual encounters?
-The speaker implies that spiritual encounters, particularly encounters with the spirit of power, require a proper heart condition and a commitment to prayer and fasting.
What warning does the speaker give to those who neglect prayer and fasting?
-The speaker warns that neglecting prayer and fasting, especially for those just starting their spiritual journey, can lead to spiritual weakness and ineffectiveness.
Outlines
đ The Importance of Prayer and Fasting
The speaker emphasizes the significance of prayer and fasting in a Christian's life, suggesting that a serious Christian should fast at least one day a week. They clarify that fasting is not merely about abstaining from food but also involves dedicating time to prayer, word study, and worship. The speaker warns against spiritual carelessness and advocates for a disciplined approach to spiritual practices to experience God's power. They also stress that fasting is not limited to those in ministry or facing troubles but is essential for all, including pregnant women and children, who can also participate under guidance. The speaker uses the example of Jesus returning in the power of the Spirit after prayer and fasting to illustrate the point.
đ Accessing God's Power Through Encounters
The second paragraph introduces the concept of accessing God's power through encounters with the Holy Spirit. It outlines that to have such an encounter, one must be in the right heart condition and engage in the ministry of prayer and fasting. The speaker suggests three biblical platforms for accessing divine power, with the first being through these spiritual encounters. The paragraph serves as a foundation for understanding the conditions necessary for experiencing God's power and sets the stage for further discussion on the remaining platforms.
Mindmap
Keywords
đĄHosanna
đĄPrayer
đĄFasting
đĄRevival
đĄSpirit
đĄMinistry
đĄStamina
đĄWord Study
đĄWorship
đĄMiracles
đĄSubmission
Highlights
Prayer and fasting are essential practices for spiritual growth and power.
Falling asleep while praying may lead to hearing angels singing, but spiritual seriousness is required.
Fasting isn't just abstaining from food; it must be accompanied by prayer, Bible study, and worship to be effective.
Once a week fasting is recommended for serious Christians, although it's not a biblical doctrine.
Taming food and disciplining oneself through fasting is necessary for spiritual stamina and ministry.
Miracles and power in ministry require consistent prayer and fasting, especially for those called into ministry.
One month without prayer or fasting is spiritual carelessness, particularly for young Christians.
Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit after fasting and praying, which empowered his ministry.
Fasting is not limited to those in trouble or suffering medical conditions; it is for all believers.
Parents should not over-pamper children; they can also fast, as fasting instills spiritual discipline early.
The demonic possession of the madman in Gadara was not immediate; spirits gradually took over his life.
An encounter with the Spirit of Power requires proper heart condition and commitment to prayer and fasting.
Jesusâ fame spread after his return in the power of the Spirit, highlighting the impact of fasting.
Fasting should not be misunderstood as just waiting for the clock to strike a certain time to eat; spiritual engagement is key.
Pregnant women and children can be covered by the fasting of others, but fasting can still benefit even children in moderation.
Transcripts
sometimes you will fall asleep while
praying and then you will hear
the angels are singing hosanna in the
eyes the angels
you will not hear any angel with
spiritual unseriousness no
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prayer and fasting
please pray
I will not give you rules but let me
challenge you
if you are a serious Christian this is
my personal opinion
at least there should be a day once a
week for you to fast if that is too much
then forget about Revival
believe me
this is not a Doctrine I'm giving you
there's no place like that in scripture
but I'm telling you any as if you are
called into Ministry let me challenge
you and and admonish you by the mercies
of God except you want to make more
clear of yourself and make mockery of
the name of the Lord through your life
there is a level of stamina
you have to trust God for Grace to tame
food it is good to eat I'm not one of
these people that Advocate people have
died through carelessness and died the
death of fools that's not what I'm
teaching you
you want to lay hands on the sick
and see Miracles you want to speak the
word of God and let it come with power
man of God pray there are some of us who
are young who are just starting and
already we are careless one month no
prayer no fasting and I hope you know
that fasting is not just a time where
you abstain from food and sleep you are
not fasting all be that is important for
your health
but that is not fasting
when there is no prayer word study and
worship you did not fast let me repeat
when there is no prayer word study and
worship you did not fast no matter even
if you do 48 Hours 72 hours that was
pain sleeping if there is no prayer what
study and worship you did not fast
so just because you slept by nine and
woke up by four
and slept back again and woke up quarter
to five
and already started arranging your food
waiting for six on the DOT
of course God will honor you he's
merciful but I am telling you
that's not fasting
and we will never settle for
we know
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more than found in you
please give us verse 14 look
4 14. let's hurry up Luke 4 14.
and Jesus returned
in the power of the spirit
in verse 1
he was driven by the spirit full of the
spirit but the Bible does not mention
power
verse 14 haven't prayed and fasted even
though with the spirit he returned in
the power of the spirit into Galilee and
the Bible says they went out a Fame of
him throughout all the region round
about
I believe in the ministry of fasting and
prayer
please submit yourself fasting is not
for men of God fasting is not for those
in trouble fasting is not for those that
the doctors say they have diabetes or
they have you know something that is
wrong with them medically fasting is for
all men I truly believe that
prayer with fasting
prayer with fasting prayer with fasting
halleluia
if you are pregnant and you have
children don't worry we'll fast for you
our fasting will cover you
and even children to come fast let me
tell you don't over pamper your children
until Spirits enter them children come
fast you can they can fast and end by
12. it does not kill them
don't say my child is too small let him
grow by the time he grows he already has
do you think that it was a legion that
entered the madman in gather right one
day
they kept coming and calling themselves
and said this man is unavailable tool
until they became a leader
encounter with the spirit of Power
number two the second platform
I hope you got my arrangement
that I'm giving you three
biblical platforms for accessing power
with God number one is through
encounters encounter with the spirit of
power and that there are two conditions
you want to encounter the spirit of God
with his power your heart condition and
then the ministry of prayer and fasting
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